Decatur township is located in Mifflin County Pennsylvania. Decatur township has a 2024 population of 2,921. Decatur township is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,966 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur township is $69,942 with a poverty rate of 21.8%. The median age in Decatur township is 51.3 years: 49.7 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,899 | 97.54% |
| Native American | 39 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,156 | 2.57 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 807 | 2.9 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 246 | 1.18 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 81 | 3.37 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Male | 22 | 3.18 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 11.58% |
| Associates Degree | 296 | 13.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 3.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 3.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,174 | 54.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 238 | 11.12% |
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 | 2,083 | 1,803 | 153 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,615 | $0 | $31,302 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,476 | $43,013 | $31,066 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $5,595 |
| Overall | $40,152 | $43,545 | $31,065 |
| Some College | $41,848 | $43,462 | $35,000 |
$40,152
Average Earnings
$43,545
Average Male
$31,065
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Decatur township residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 627 | 21.7% |
| Black | 34 | 19 | 55.88% |
21.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.53%
Male Poverty Rate
19.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur township is Black, with 55.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur township is White, with 21.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.1% |
| High School | 19.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.17% |
| Male Employed | 12.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,708 | $79,769 |
| Households | $55,357 | $69,942 |
| Married Families | $70,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,125 | $30,789 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.6%
Male Marriage Rate
66.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
161
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 6.25% |
| Black | 19 | 63.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
90.21%
Born in Decatur township
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Decatur township residents were born in the United States, with 90.21% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,861 | -12 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 2,873 | -12 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 2,885 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 2,897 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 2,909 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 2,921 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 2,933 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 2,945 | -19 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 2,964 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 2,966 | -109 | -3.54% |
| 2019 | 3,075 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 3,070 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 3,074 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,083 | -18 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 3,101 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 3,109 | -10 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 3,119 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,132 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,137 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,135 | 0 | 0% |