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Decatur township

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
32.267
State:
Indiana

Decatur township is located in Adams County, Indiana. Decatur township has a 2026 population of 37,762. Decatur township is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,934 in 2020.

The median household income in Decatur township is $70,206 with a poverty rate of 17.36%. The median age in Decatur township is 32.7 years: 30.7 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.3 males.

37.8K
Total Population
1,170
Density (mi²)
266 0.71%
Growth

Decatur township Population

Decatur township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202637,7622660.71%
202537,4962660.71%
202437,2302660.72%
202336,9641010.27%
202236,863990.27%
202136,764-170-0.46%
202036,934-12-0.03%
201934,7051880.54%
201834,5173130.92%
201734,2042270.67%
201633,9772090.62%
201533,7681660.49%
201433,6022370.71%
201333,3653711.12%
201232,9943180.97%
201132,6762880.89%
201032,420470.15%

Median Age

Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 30.7 years

Decatur township Adults

There are 26,570 adults, (3,460 of whom are seniors) in Decatur township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 17,822 (48.2%)
Male: 19,116 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Decatur township includes 67.4% White, 18.31% Black or African American, 3.9% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24,89867.4%
Black or African American6,76218.31%
Two or more races3,2738.86%
Other race1,4403.9%
Native American3701%
Asian1950.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,6934.58%
Other race1,1473.11%
White7762.1%
Native American3660.99%
Black or African American730.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24,12265.3%
Black or African American6,68918.11%
Two or more races1,5804.28%
Other race2930.79%
Asian1950.53%
Native American40.01%

Decatur township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Decatur township 's average per capita income is $45,522. Household income levels show a median of $70,206. The poverty rate stands at 17.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,496-
Families$78,750$87,491
Households$70,206$81,278
Non Families$52,545$61,635

$45,522

Average Income

$70,206

Median Household Income

17.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)