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Decker

Indiana · 197 residents (2025 est.) · 0.188 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $34,700. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−39%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
926 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+36%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:197 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1581942302653011990201020202024Decker
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,355
+161%since 2000
from $15,482 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+41%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(3)
Diversity Score4.2%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+381%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+120%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decker, Indiana?

Decker, Indiana has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Decker, Indiana expensive?

In Decker, Indiana, the median home is worth about $34,700.

How educated are people in Decker, Indiana?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Decker, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decker, Indiana?

About 12.1% of people in Decker, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decker, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Decker, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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