Decatur County Summary

Life in Decatur County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Decatur County 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 County:

  • The population in Decatur County is 26,411.

  • The median home value in Decatur County is $250,336.

  • The median income in Decatur County is $74,228.

  • The median rent in Decatur County is $828.

  • The unemployment rate in Decatur County is 2.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Decatur County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Decatur County is 70.3° and there are 107.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Decatur County

List Of Cities & Towns in Decatur County

Greensburg, IN Population 11,585

Westport, IN Population 1,666

Lake Santee, IN Population 1,051

St. Paul, IN Population 1,019

New Point, IN Population 252

Millhousen, IN Population 251

Clarksburg, IN Population 90

Map Of Decatur County

Decatur County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Decatur County is 70.3°.

  • There are 82.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.9 inches of rain each year with 7.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Decatur County.

StatDecatur County
Mean High70.3
Nice Days82.82
Rainfall107.9
Snowfall7.3
Sunny Hours4:42
70.3°
Average High
107.9
Inches of Rain

Decatur County Photos

Greensburg Indiana From Above
Source: Public Domain

Decatur County Demographics

Population over time in Decatur County

The current population in Decatur County is 26,411. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 26,466 -0.5%
2022 26,587 0.1%
2021 26,562 -

Gender in Decatur County

  • Decatur County is 50.0% female with 13,198 female residents.

  • Decatur County is 50.0% male with 13,213 male residents.

Female
50.0% (13,198)
Male
50.0% (13,213)
Gender Decatur County IN USA
Female 50.0% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Decatur County

Decatur County is:

  • 93.5% White with 24,682 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 84 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 24 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 132 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 846 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.4% Hispanic with 640 Hispanic residents.

White
93.5% (24,682)
African American
0.3% (84)
American Indian
0.0% (3)
Asian
0.1% (24)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (132)
Two Or More
3.2% (846)
Hispanic
2.4% (640)

Table: Decatur County By Race

Race Decatur County IN USA
White 93.5% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 0.3% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.4% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Decatur County, Indiana

  • 3.1% of households in Decatur County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Decatur County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Decatur County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Decatur County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Decatur County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Decatur County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Decatur County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Decatur County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Decatur County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Decatur County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (826)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (919)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (1,597)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (1,531)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (3,472)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (5,092)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.1% (4,519)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.0% (4,758)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (1,586)
$200,000 or more
8.0% (2,106)
Income Decatur County IN USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.1% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.0% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.0% 7.6% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Decatur County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Decatur County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Decatur County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Decatur County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Decatur County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Decatur County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Decatur County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Decatur County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Decatur County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Decatur County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,056)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,584)
High School / GED
44% (11,620)
Some College
16% (4,225)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,641)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (3,961)
Master's Degree
5% (1,320)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Decatur County IN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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