Decatur is a city located in Macon County Illinois. Decatur has a 2024 population of 67,917. It is also the county seat of Macon County. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 70,927 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $71,363 with a poverty rate of 19.13%. The median age in Decatur is 39.9 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,281 | 67.19% |
| Black or African American | 16,941 | 24.07% |
| Two or more races | 4,336 | 6.16% |
| Asian | 966 | 1.37% |
| Other race | 750 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,904 | 2.18 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 14,984 | 1.16 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Married | 10,978 | 2.99 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 3,545 | 3.58 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 1,397 | 3.19 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,999 | 6.17% |
| Associates Degree | 3,778 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,746 | 13.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,592 | 7.39% |
| High School Graduate | 19,573 | 40.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,004 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 10,939 | 22.49% |
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 | 35,068 | 32,631 | 8,007 |
| Black | 10,179 | 9,010 | 1,462 |
| 2+ Races | 1,853 | 1,691 | 286 |
| Hispanic | 1,175 | 877 | 258 |
| Asian | 658 | 641 | 330 |
| Other Race | 413 | 255 | 54 |
| Native American | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,659 | $57,955 | $53,241 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,027 | $88,362 | $61,637 |
| High School Graduate | $37,666 | $46,495 | $31,505 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,803 | $30,430 | $23,763 |
| Overall | $42,551 | $49,290 | $36,976 |
| Some College | $40,925 | $46,785 | $36,416 |
$42,551
Average Earnings
$49,290
Average Male
$36,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.33% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,420 | 6,051 | 13.62% |
| Black | 16,243 | 4,962 | 30.55% |
| Multiple | 4,075 | 1,411 | 34.63% |
| Hispanic | 2,069 | 456 | 22.04% |
| Other | 722 | 315 | 43.63% |
| Asian | 911 | 131 | 14.38% |
| Islander | 59 | 4 | 6.78% |
| Native | 25 | 2 | 8% |
19.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.02%
Male Poverty Rate
21.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Other, with 43.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Islander, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.56% |
| High School | 21.6% |
| Some College | 12.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 49.92% |
| Female Employed | 9.2% |
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,245 | $92,176 |
| Households | $50,809 | $71,363 |
| Married Families | $85,663 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,626 | $47,185 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,967
Number of Veterans
3,701
Male Veterans
266
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,465 |
| Second Gulf War | 648 |
| First Gulf War | 494 |
| Korea | 269 |
| World War II | 70 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,149 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,036 |
| 55 to 64 | 829 |
| 35 to 54 | 712 |
| 18 to 34 | 241 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,103 | 7.77% |
| Black | 716 | 5.94% |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.8% |
| Other Race | 11 | 2.17% |
| Islander | 8 | 11.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
76.94%
Born in Decatur
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
96.89% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 76.94% having been born in Illinois. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 64,156 | -752 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 64,908 | -752 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 65,660 | -753 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 66,413 | -752 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 67,165 | -752 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 67,917 | -753 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 68,670 | -531 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 69,201 | -887 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 70,088 | -839 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 70,927 | 193 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 70,734 | -412 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 71,146 | -686 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 71,832 | -689 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 72,521 | -770 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 73,291 | -887 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 74,178 | -793 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 74,971 | -485 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 75,456 | -466 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 75,922 | -173 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 76,095 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 81,860 | -2,025 | -2.41% |
| 1990 | 83,885 | -10,054 | -10.7% |
| 1980 | 93,939 | 3,542 | 3.92% |
| 1970 | 90,397 | 12,393 | 15.89% |
| 1960 | 78,004 | 11,735 | 17.71% |
| 1950 | 66,269 | 6,964 | 11.74% |
| 1940 | 59,305 | 1,795 | 3.12% |
| 1930 | 57,510 | 13,692 | 31.25% |
| 1920 | 43,818 | 12,678 | 40.71% |
| 1910 | 31,140 | 10,386 | 50.04% |
| 1900 | 20,754 | 3,913 | 23.23% |
| 1890 | 16,841 | 7,294 | 76.4% |
| 1880 | 9,547 | 2,386 | 33.32% |
| 1870 | 7,161 | 3,322 | 86.53% |
| 1860 | 3,839 | -60,317 | -94.02% |