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Decatur

Michigan · 1,646 residents (2025 est.) · 1.351 sq mi
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Decatur has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,835
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−3%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,646 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,806
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,550 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,484
+123%since 2000
from $14,098 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+13%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,581)
Black5.8%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(75)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,352)
Black3.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(296)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other6.5%(119)
Diversity Score53.2%(977)
Diversity Score
53
+118%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Michigan?

Decatur, Michigan has about 1,835 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Michigan?

The typical household in Decatur, Michigan earns about $61,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Michigan expensive?

In Decatur, Michigan, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Michigan?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Michigan?

About 19.7% of people in Decatur, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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