Decatur, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Decatur, Indiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,700
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
15.2%
Median Home
$104,100
Median Income
$46,287
Median Rent
$625
Decatur SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Decatur, IN Cost Of Living
84
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 | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
Decatur, IN Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Decatur in Indiana
Map Of Decatur, IN
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Population over time in Decatur
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,700 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 10,331 | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 9,502 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 9,384 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 9,084 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 9,511 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 9,821 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 10,062 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 10,118 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 9,901 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Decatur
| Race | Decatur | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 78.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Decatur
| Gender | Decatur | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Decatur for adults over 25
| Education | Decatur | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Decatur, Indiana
| Income | Decatur | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.7% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.2% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
