Decatur, Illinois Population 2022
Decatur is a city located in Macon County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Macon County. With a 2020 population of 69,402, it is the 17th largest city in Illinois and the 584th largest city in the United States. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -0.80% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 70,522 in 2020. Spanning over 47 miles, Decatur has a population density of 1,640 people per square mile.
The average household income in Decatur is $59,490 with a poverty rate of 19.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $688 per month, and the median house value is $85,500. The median age in Decatur is 40.2 years, 37.7 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
Decatur Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decaturwas:
- White: 70.24%
- Black or African American: 22.55%
- Two or more races: 5.40%
- Asian: 1.05%
- Other race: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110,787 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 110,684 | -103 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 110,134 | -550 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 109,561 | -573 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 108,515 | -1,046 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 107,343 | -1,172 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 106,383 | -960 | -0.90% |
| 2017 | 105,399 | -984 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 104,504 | -895 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 104,009 | -495 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 103,514 | -495 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 103,019 | -495 | -0.48% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,472 | 70.24% |
| Black or African American | 16,205 | 22.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 173 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 756 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 311 | 0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 3,879 | 5.40% |
Decatur Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,073 | 2.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 11,170 | 2.93 | 83.8 |
| Male | 1,154 | 3.23 | 63.2 |
| Female | 4,429 | 3.46 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 14,320 | 1.16 | 51.8 |
3
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,308 | 2.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,897 | 7.85% |
| High School Graduate | 17,656 | 35.55% |
| Some College | 12,081 | 24.32% |
| Associates Degree | 4,048 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,811 | 13.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,865 | 7.78% |
Decatur Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 596 | 577 | 365 |
| Hispanic | 942 | 702 | 245 |
| Other Race | 206 | 106 | 50 |
| White | 36,992 | 33,696 | 8,538 |
| Native American | 129 | 103 | 27 |
| Black | 9,579 | 8,226 | 1,412 |
| 2+ Races | 1,569 | 1,272 | 101 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.24%.
$35,142
Average Earnings
$43,105
Average Male
$28,593
Average Female
Decatur Language by Age
Decatur Language
96.28% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 3.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Decatur Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 3,761 | 1,377 | 36.61% |
| Native | 173 | 62 | 35.84% |
| Black | 15,206 | 5,049 | 33.20% |
| Hispanic | 1,727 | 475 | 27.50% |
| Islander | 53 | 10 | 18.87% |
| White | 46,962 | 6,342 | 13.50% |
| Asian | 739 | 78 | 10.55% |
| Other | 57 | NaN% |
19.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.49%
Male Poverty Rate
21.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Decatur
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Multiple, with 36.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.70%.
Decatur Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Decatur Married by Age and Sex
Decatur Marriage
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 45-54.
Decatur Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,483 | 8.28% |
| Black | 851 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.45% |
| Islander | 3 | 4.92% |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 6.03% |
Decatur Veterans by Education
7.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.95%
Born in Decatur
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.51% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 78.95% having been born in Illinois. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,839 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 7,161 | 3,322 | 6.43% |
| 1880 | 9,547 | 2,386 | 2.92% |
| 1890 | 16,841 | 7,294 | 5.84% |
| 1900 | 20,754 | 3,913 | 2.11% |
| 1910 | 31,140 | 10,386 | 4.14% |
| 1920 | 43,818 | 12,678 | 3.47% |
| 1930 | 57,510 | 13,692 | 2.76% |
| 1940 | 59,305 | 1,795 | 0.31% |
| 1950 | 66,269 | 6,964 | 1.12% |
| 1960 | 78,004 | 11,735 | 1.64% |
| 1970 | 90,397 | 12,393 | 1.49% |
| 1980 | 93,939 | 3,542 | 0.39% |
| 1990 | 83,885 | -10,054 | -1.13% |
| 2000 | 81,860 | -2,025 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 76,122 | -5,738 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 75,562 | -560 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 75,002 | -560 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 74,442 | -560 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 73,882 | -560 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 73,322 | -560 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 72,762 | -560 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 72,202 | -560 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 71,642 | -560 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 71,082 | -560 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 70,522 | -560 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 69,962 | -560 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 69,402 | -560 | -0.80% |