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Decatur County

Indiana · 25,740 residents · 372.568 sq mi
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Decatur County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,740
+5%since 2000
from 24,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Decatur County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,894
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,401 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,719
+22%since 2000
from $18,582 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(24,092)
Black0%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(132)
Asian0.7%(177)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(799)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(24,796)
Black0.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(426)
Asian0.7%(178)
Other0.4%(111)
Diversity Score7.6%(1,946)
Diversity Score
8
+132%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur County, Indiana?

Decatur County, Indiana has about 25,740 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur County, Indiana?

The typical household in Decatur County, Indiana earns about $46,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur County, Indiana expensive?

In Decatur County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $118,500, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur County, Indiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Decatur County, Indiana?

About 10.8% of people in Decatur County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,095 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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