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Decatur

Michigan · 1,651 residents · 1.351 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,214. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,651
−10%since 2000
from 1,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,222 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,214
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,206
+58%since 2000
from $14,098 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,281)
Black2.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(203)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other8.9%(148)
Diversity Score48.4%(798)
Diversity Score
48
+99%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Michigan?

Decatur, Michigan has about 1,651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Michigan?

The typical household in Decatur, Michigan earns about $43,214 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Michigan?

About 14.0% 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 21.0% of people in Decatur, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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