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Decker

Indiana · 199 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 $40,833. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−30%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+24%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1581942302653011990201020202024Decker
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,577
+39%since 2000
from $15,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10%
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+53%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decker, Indiana?

Decker, Indiana has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decker, Indiana?

The typical household in Decker, Indiana earns about $40,833 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 $29,200, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Decker, Indiana?

About 5.8% 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 23.4% 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 76 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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