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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Decatur Metro

Decatur, AL · 2 counties · 153,829 residents · 1,270.353 sq mi
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Decatur has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,349.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
153,829
+5%since 2000
from 145,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+8%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
129K137K145K153K160K1990201020202024Decatur
2024158K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,493
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,311 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,260
+20%since 2000
from $18,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,349
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,481 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(119,483)
Black11.7%(16,996)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4,012)
Asian0.4%(524)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(48,632)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(119,005)
Black11.7%(17,976)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(9,730)
Asian0.5%(706)
Other4%(6,111)
Diversity Score47.5%(73,037)
Diversity Score
47
+42%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

DecaturCENTRAL58,056
What's inside

2 component counties

Morgan CountyCENTRAL126,483Lawrence County33,843
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, AL?

Decatur, AL has about 153,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, AL?

The typical household in Decatur, AL earns about $43,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, AL expensive?

In Decatur, AL, the median home is worth about $111,349, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, AL?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, AL?

About 14.7% of people in Decatur, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,273 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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