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Crime in Decatur summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Decatur. Key points include:
There were 2,357 total crimes in Decatur in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Decatur is 3,469.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Decatur is 602.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Decatur is 2,867.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Decatur is 63.72% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Decatur Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Decatur / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,357 | 3,469.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 409 | 602.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 7.4 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 64 | 94.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 309 | 454.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,948 | 2,867.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 630 | 927.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,041 | 1,532.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 277 | 407.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Decatur summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Decatur. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Decatur is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Decatur is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Decatur is $104,058.
The median income in Decatur is $51,592.
Decatur's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Decatur Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Decatur | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Decatur, IL Weather
The average high in Decatur is 63.2° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 68.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.7 inches of precipitation each year with 15.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Decatur |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Decatur Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Decatur
The current population in Decatur is 69,815. The population has decreased 8.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69,815 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 70,368 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 70,975 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 71,309 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 71,857 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 72,359 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 72,969 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 73,505 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 74,063 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 74,654 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 75,088 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 75,982 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 76,091 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 76,286 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 76,429 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Decatur
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Decatur is:
64.9% White with 45,319 White residents.
23.3% African American with 16,237 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 1,029 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 43 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 363 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 4,473 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 2,311 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Decatur
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Decatur is 52.7% female with 36,794 female residents.
Decatur is 47.3% male with 33,021 male residents.
| Gender | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Decatur for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Decatur completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Decatur completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Decatur completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Decatur completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Decatur completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Decatur completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Decatur completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Decatur completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Decatur completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Decatur, Illinois
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8.8% of households in Decatur earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Decatur earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Decatur earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Decatur earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Decatur earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Decatur earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Decatur earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Decatur earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Decatur earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Decatur earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
