Decatur is a village located in Van Buren County Michigan. Decatur has a 2024 population of 1,650. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,689 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $60,541 with a poverty rate of 20.61%. The median age in Decatur is 34.2 years: 31.5 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,576 | 83.56% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 11.61% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 734 | 2.54 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 314 | 1.11 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 261 | 3.71 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 109 | 3.59 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Male | 50 | 3.18 | 68 | 32 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 8.88% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 122 | 10.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 442 | 38.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 5.92% |
| Some College | 274 | 23.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 973 | 855 | 159 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 56 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 32 | 8 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,773 | $68,750 | $53,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $9,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,281 | $49,333 | $20,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,946 | $44,853 | $25,845 |
| Some College | $37,813 | $43,750 | $33,542 |
$34,946
Average Earnings
$44,853
Average Male
$25,845
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.94% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 8.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,453 | 261 | 17.96% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 113 | 56.5% |
| Multiple | 209 | 59 | 28.23% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
20.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.7%
Male Poverty Rate
19.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 17.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| High School | 17.19% |
| Some College | 16.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.25% |
| Male Employed | 19.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,667 | $69,213 |
| Households | $55,521 | $60,541 |
| Married Families | $77,841 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,906 | $46,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| World War II | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 7.26% |
| Black | 2 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.66%
Born in Decatur
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
2.86%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
96.92% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 75.66% having been born in Michigan. 2.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,601 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 1,611 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 1,621 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 1,630 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 1,640 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 1,650 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,660 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,667 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 1,679 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 1,689 | -40 | -2.31% |
| 2019 | 1,729 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 1,735 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 1,744 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 1,752 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,759 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 1,768 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 1,774 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,777 | -21 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 1,798 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,807 | 0 | 0% |