Decatur, Indiana
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Decatur, Indiana, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,811 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $58,646 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $142,800 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 1.7% | 6.3% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.6% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 26.9 | 24.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 3.3% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 40.8% | 47.3% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 87.2% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.7% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 22.9 | 41.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 44.6 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 19.7% | 23.3% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.8% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 9.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 20.4% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,389 | 2,716,009 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 54.4% | 63.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 23.0% | 29.9% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 13.6% | 16.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 37.4% | 29.6% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 22.4% | 32.0% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $31,018 | $38,351 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.2% | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 1.9% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 38.8% | 29.4% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 8.2% | 9.1% | n/a |
Housing in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 4,716 | 2,976,568 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 78.4% | 72.6% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 12.8% | 13.0% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.9% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,969.0 | 1,976.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.4% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 27.5% | 29.1% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,142 | $1,614 | n/a |
Education in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 6.1% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 49.9% | 32.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 31.7% | 28.4% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.9% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 3.4% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 57.5% | 63.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 86.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 43.5% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 8.4% | 6.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Decatur, Indiana
| Statistic | Decatur | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 69.4% | 67.0% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.4% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 1.3% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 96.7% | 89.7% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 2.5% | 5.5% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.6% | 8.1% | 16.7% |