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Population Review

Decatur city, IL — Population & Demographics

Decatur city, IL has a population of 70,368. The median household income is $50,809 and the median age is 39.9.

70,368

Population

$50,809

Median Income

$97,300

Median Home Value

39.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White67.2%
Black or African American24.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,809

Median Household Income

$31,990

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$97,300

Median Home Value

$796

Median Rent

62.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.8%

High School+

21.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

7.5%

Work From Home

17.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Decatur city, IL has a population of 70,368 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Decatur city, IL is $50,809, with 13.3% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Decatur city, IL is $97,300, with median rent at $796.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.