Decatur, Alabama

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
57,525
Population
$55,164
Median Income
$170,000
Home Value
40.4
Median Age

Demographics

Decatur has a population of 57,525 with a median age of 40.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
62.6%
Black
24.0%
Hispanic
14.5%
Asian
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population57,525
Median Age40.4
White62.6%
Black or African American24.0%
Asian0.6%
Hispanic or Latino14.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Decatur is $55,164, which is 26.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $33,136. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

$55,164
Median Household Income
$33,136
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Decatur is 5.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Decatur, 83.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
83.1%
Bachelor's+
23.7%
Graduate+
7.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher23.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree7.6%

Housing

The median home value in Decatur is $170,000, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $801. The homeownership rate is 63.8%.

$170,000
Median Home Value
$801/mo
Median Rent
63.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$170,000
Median Monthly Rent$801
Homeownership Rate63.8%
Vacancy Rate7.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Decatur, Alabama?
The population of Decatur, Alabama is 57,525 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Decatur, Alabama?
The median household income in Decatur, Alabama is $55,164. This is 26.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Decatur, Alabama?
The median home value in Decatur, Alabama is $170,000. The median monthly rent is $801.
What percentage of people in Decatur have a college degree?
In Decatur, Alabama, 23.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 83.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Decatur, Alabama an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Decatur, Alabama is 3.1x (median home value $170,000 vs. median income $55,164), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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