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Decatur School District 61
Decatur School District 61 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 61,931. The median household income is $50,687 and the median age is 39.3.
61,931
Population
1488
People / sq mi
$50,687
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Decatur School District 61 covers 42 sq mi of land at 1488.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 45.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,687
Median Household Income
$31,626
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$96,500
Median Home Value
$842
Median Rent
63.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.1%
High School+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Decatur School District 61 serves a community with a population of 61,931 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Decatur School District 61 is $50,687, with a per capita income of $31,626. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
Decatur School District 61 is 65.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 45.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Decatur School District 61, 91.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Decatur School District 61 is $96,500, with a median rent of $842. The homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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Data for Decatur School District 61 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1711850).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.