Decatur Metro
Decatur has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,859. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,500.
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How many people live in Decatur, IL?
Decatur, IL has about 114,706 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Decatur, IL?
The typical household in Decatur, IL earns about $37,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Decatur, IL expensive?
In Decatur, IL, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.
How educated are people in Decatur, IL?
About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Decatur, IL?
About 12.9% of people in Decatur, IL live below the federal poverty line.
Has Decatur, IL grown since 1990?
Yes, Decatur, IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,500 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024