Decatur township is located in Macon County Illinois. Decatur township has a 2024 population of 45,608. Decatur township is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -4.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur township is $64,252 with a poverty rate of 23.52%. The median age in Decatur township is 37.5 years: 36.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,225 | 62.22% |
| Black or African American | 13,073 | 27.83% |
| Two or more races | 3,639 | 7.75% |
| Asian | 483 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 464 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.05% |
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 | 20,241 | 2.21 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 9,930 | 1.18 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 6,516 | 3.01 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Female | 2,828 | 3.62 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 967 | 3.3 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,892 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 2,124 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,279 | 13.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,884 | 5.98% |
| High School Graduate | 13,432 | 42.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 865 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 7,047 | 22.36% |
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 | 20,940 | 19,369 | 4,540 |
| Black | 8,127 | 7,177 | 993 |
| 2+ Races | 1,506 | 1,367 | 223 |
| Hispanic | 923 | 778 | 248 |
| Asian | 288 | 271 | 164 |
| Other Race | 255 | 224 | 54 |
| Native American | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 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 56.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,642 | $52,935 | $51,858 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,250 | $83,875 | $53,934 |
| High School Graduate | $37,971 | $47,256 | $29,872 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,156 | $29,924 | $23,207 |
| Overall | $40,820 | $47,960 | $35,824 |
| Some College | $38,906 | $43,601 | $33,966 |
$40,820
Average Earnings
$47,960
Average Male
$35,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.22% of Decatur township residents speak only English, while 3.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,837 | 4,556 | 16.98% |
| Black | 12,630 | 4,456 | 35.28% |
| Multiple | 3,440 | 1,248 | 36.28% |
| Hispanic | 1,676 | 267 | 15.93% |
| Other | 444 | 131 | 29.5% |
| Asian | 428 | 111 | 25.93% |
| Islander | 59 | 4 | 6.78% |
| Native | 25 | 2 | 8% |
23.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.22%
Male Poverty Rate
25.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur township is Multiple, with 36.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur township is Islander, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.16% |
| High School | 26.14% |
| Some College | 14.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.58% |
| Female Employed | 12.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $81,372 |
| Households | $47,734 | $64,252 |
| Married Families | $79,179 | $98,767 |
| Non Families | $36,602 | $44,248 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
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
2,538
Number of Veterans
2,342
Male Veterans
196
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 869 |
| Second Gulf War | 397 |
| First Gulf War | 364 |
| Korea | 165 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 690 |
| 55 to 64 | 624 |
| 65 to 74 | 574 |
| 35 to 54 | 500 |
| 18 to 34 | 150 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,819 | 7.46% |
| Black | 623 | 6.58% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 4.86% |
| Other Race | 11 | 3.69% |
| Islander | 8 | 13.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
79.41%
Born in Decatur township
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
97.42% of Decatur township residents were born in the United States, with 79.41% having been born in Illinois. 1.45% 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 | 43,773 | -367 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 44,140 | -367 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 44,507 | -367 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 44,874 | -367 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 45,241 | -367 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 45,608 | -367 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 45,975 | -367 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 46,342 | -601 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 46,943 | -577 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 47,520 | -1,580 | -3.22% |
| 2019 | 49,100 | -294 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 49,394 | -484 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 49,878 | -487 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 50,365 | -586 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 50,951 | -635 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 51,586 | -543 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 52,129 | -340 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 52,469 | -320 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 52,789 | -113 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 52,902 | 0 | 0% |