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Decker

Indiana · 249 residents · 0.188 sq mi
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Decker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $31,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

249
−12%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,324 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1581942302653011990201020202024Decker
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,188
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$15,347
−1%since 2000
from $15,482 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$31,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
39.1%
−45.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
22.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.9
−24%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(243)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score9.7%(24)
10
+1000%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+114%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
74.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
43.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decker, Indiana?

Decker, Indiana has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decker, Indiana?

The typical household in Decker, Indiana earns about $37,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decker, Indiana expensive?

In Decker, Indiana, the median home is worth about $31,900.

How educated are people in Decker, Indiana?

About 4.0% 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 4.6% 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 26 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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