Census ACS · #775 μSA
Decatur Metro Area
The Decatur, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has 35,995 residents. The median household income is $63,128 and the median home value is $173,100.
35,995
Population
106
People / sq mi
$63,128
Median Income
$173,100
Median Home Value
The Decatur CBSA covers 339 sq mi of land at 106.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$63,128
Median Household Income
$27,765
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$173,100
Median Home Value
$799
Median Rent
82.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.0%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
5.5%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
13.9%
Foreign Born
Decatur spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Decatur, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 35,995 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #775 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Decatur metro area is $63,128, with a per capita income of $27,765.
The Decatur, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Decatur, In CBSA (19540) 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: 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 35,995 residents, Decatur is a metro area in IN.
The typical household here earns about $63,128, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $173,100, with typical rent around $799.
Decatur is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 15.2% — below the national 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.