Census ACS · #280 MSA
Decatur Metro Area
The Decatur, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has 156,924 residents. The median household income is $63,987 and the median home value is $185,000.
156,924
Population
124
People / sq mi
$63,987
Median Income
$185,000
Median Home Value
The Decatur CBSA covers 1,270 sq mi of land at 123.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
Economy & Income
$63,987
Median Household Income
$33,807
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Decatur metro's price level is 87.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,987 has the buying power of $73,369 in average-priced US metros.
87.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,369
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,987
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$185,000
Median Home Value
$816
Median Rent
74.4%
Homeownership
Education
85.0%
High School+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.1%
Work From Home
25.3 min
Avg Commute
23.8%
Foreign Born
Decatur spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Decatur, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 156,924 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #280 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Decatur metro area is $63,987, with a per capita income of $33,807.
The Decatur, Al CBSA spans the state of Alabama.
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Data for the Decatur, Al CBSA (19460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Decatur: 74.4% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Decatur is a metro area in AL with a population of 156,924.
The typical household here earns about $63,987, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $185,000, with typical rent around $816.
21.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Decatur, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.