Decatur township is located in Van Buren County Michigan. Decatur township has a 2024 population of 3,518. Decatur township is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,571 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur township is $69,690 with a poverty rate of 13.91%. The median age in Decatur township is 44.5 years: 40 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,140 | 88.08% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 8.16% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,491 | 2.37 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 667 | 3.13 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.08 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 177 | 3.44 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Male | 69 | 3.13 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 7.54% |
| Associates Degree | 372 | 14.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 281 | 11.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 154 | 6.15% |
| High School Graduate | 878 | 35.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 3.83% |
| Some College | 535 | 21.36% |
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 | 2,222 | 2,002 | 401 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 113 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 32 | 8 |
| Asian | 34 | 26 | 26 |
| Native American | 32 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,039 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,545 | $0 | $59,205 |
| High School Graduate | $34,219 | $45,347 | $20,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,023 | $37,708 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,216 | $46,340 | $27,950 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $46,279 | $17,301 |
$42,216
Average Earnings
$46,340
Average Male
$27,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.47% of Decatur township residents speak only English, while 4.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,017 | 345 | 11.44% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 113 | 56.5% |
| Multiple | 281 | 66 | 23.49% |
| Native | 32 | 17 | 53.13% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
13.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur township is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur township is White, with 11.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.09% |
| High School | 15.38% |
| Some College | 6.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.25% |
| Male Employed | 10.53% |
| Female Employed | 4.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,977 | $82,665 |
| Households | $64,526 | $69,690 |
| Married Families | $86,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,906 | $47,664 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
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
135
Number of Veterans
132
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| World War II | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 4.85% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 6.28% |
| Black | 2 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
77.42%
Born in Decatur township
98.04%
Native Born
1.96%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
98.04% of Decatur township residents were born in the United States, with 77.42% having been born in Michigan. 1.51% 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 | 3,473 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 3,482 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 3,491 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,500 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 3,509 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,518 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 3,527 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 3,536 | -23 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 3,559 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 3,571 | -39 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 3,610 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 3,615 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 3,626 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 3,635 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 3,643 | -12 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 3,655 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 3,664 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 3,666 | -37 | -1% |
| 2011 | 3,703 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 3,719 | 0 | 0% |