Decatur, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Decatur, Illinois Summary
Life in Decatur research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Decatur over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Decatur:
The population in Decatur is 71,309.
The median home value in Decatur is $86,800.
The median income in Decatur is $45,111.
The cost of living in Decatur is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Decatur is $713.
The unemployment rate in Decatur is 9.9%.
The poverty rate in Decatur is 19.7%.
Table Of Contents
Decatur SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
9
Decatur, IL Crime Report
1,335
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,902.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.91%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Decatur / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,335 | 1,902.4 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 489 | 696.8 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 13 | 18.5 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 83 | 118.3 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 352 | 501.6 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 846 | 1,205.6 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 621 | 884.9 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 196 | 279.3 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Decatur, IL Cost Of Living
81
Decatur's Overall Cost Of Living
Decatur's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Decatur | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 84 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
Decatur, IL Photos
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Rankings for Decatur in Illinois
Map Of Decatur, IL
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Population over time in Decatur
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,857 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 72,969 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 73,505 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 74,063 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 74,654 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 75,088 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 75,982 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 76,091 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 76,286 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 76,429 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Decatur
| Race | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 23.0% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Decatur
| 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
| Education | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Decatur, Illinois
| Income | Decatur | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.0% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
