Decatur, IL People Search

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Population

74,654

Population

Decatur has a population of 74,654 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has decreased by 1,468 people (1.9%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are negative. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Bloomington or Normal, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 1,596 and a growth of 1,991 people, respectively (2.1% and 3.8% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$40,679

Median Household Income

The Decatur median household income is $40,679 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has increased by $1044 (2.6%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Decatur is lower than in Camargo($41,750), but greater than in Bethany($40,481). The median household income in Illinoisis $57,574 (41.5% higher than in Decatur)

Median Property Value

$80,100

Median Property Value

The median property value in Decatur is $80,100 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2009, the property value was estimated at $76,400 (making an increase of $3,700 or 4.8% in 7 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Mattoonis $80,900, in Stonington— $79,800. Median property value in Illinois is $173,800

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Decatur is 18.8%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Pana, 20.7% of the population live below the poverty line, in Lerna— 18.5%. The poverty rate in Illinoisis 10.48%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Decatur is slightly worse than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$652

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Decatur is $652 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was higher — $653/mo (+0.2%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Illinoisis higher at $907 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Taylorvillepay $652/mo, in Mechanicsburg— $650/mo.

Rent Burden

29.9%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Decatur is 29.9% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Decatur is lower than in the state of Illinois, where the rent burden is 30.3%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 30.1% in Pawnee, and in Mackinaw— 29.8%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

38.5%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

38.5% of housing units in Decatur are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 37.0%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Decatur than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Bondville(41.0%), Bloomington(38.5%).

Renter Occupied Households

12,385

Renter Occupied Households

There are 12,385 renter occupied households in Decatur (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 1% (12,385 households in 2016 vs. 12,292 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 12,891 households in Bloomington, 11,459 units in Urbana.

Evictions

439

Evictions

There were 439 evictions reported in Decatur in 2016.

Here are how many evictions were made in nearby cities in 2016 : 460 evictions from housing were made in Springfield, 319 in Bloomington. Reasons for evictions can be different-code violations, violations of the terms of the lease, etc. But often the main reason is the failure to pay the rent on time. That is why a large number of evictions (especially when there is a tendency to increase this number) may indicate a deterioration of the economy.

Eviction Filings

514.65

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Decatur in 2016 is 514.65.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Decatur has less eviction cases than Springfield(1,089.74 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Champaign(499.56 filings).

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Quick Facts

Decatur is an area in Illinois. The city has a population of 70,746. Decatur has an area of approx. 47.00 sq mi (121.74 km²). The land area of Decatur is 42.32 sq mi (109.61 km²). The city has 4.68 sq mi (12.13 km²) 10.0%% square miles of water. Decatur density is 1,671.69/sq mi (645.44/km²), according to the census. The elevation level is 677 ft (206 m). 217 is the phone area code for the city. The city is located in the UTC−5 (CST) time zone. EDT is the summer time in Decatur. The Mayor of Decatur is Julie Moore Wolfe and Scot Wrighton. The FIPS code is 17-18823. Decatur has the official www.decaturil.gov. Decatur social media accounts: Facebook: facebook.com/Decatur-Illinois-City-Government-526959564006585. Twitter: @ACCESSDECATUR. City employees available at (217) 424-2700. Decatur ZIP code list includes 62521, 62522, 62523, 62526

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Top Names

The most popular names in Decatur

James Smith — 23 persons

David Smith — 21 persons

Mary Smith — 18 persons

Robert Smith — 17 persons

Michael Smith — 16 persons

Richard Smith — 15 persons

James Johnson — 15 persons

David Johnson — 15 persons

James Brown — 15 persons

James Davis — 14 persons

James Jackson — 14 persons

John Smith — 13 persons

Robert Jones — 13 persons

Michael Miller — 13 persons

Richard Johnson — 13 persons

Michael Williams — 13 persons

Mary Miller — 13 persons

William Smith — 13 persons

Robert Davis — 11 persons

Paul Smith — 11 persons

Charles Smith — 11 persons

Robert Miller — 11 persons

Michael Jones — 11 persons

David Williams — 11 persons

James Taylor — 11 persons

Robert Brown — 11 persons

John Johnson — 11 persons

Charles Taylor — 11 persons

Willie Green — 11 persons

William Johnson — 11 persons

Robert Taylor — 10 persons

James Moore — 10 persons

Mary Brown — 10 persons

Mark Smith — 10 persons

John Davis — 10 persons

Michael Evans — 10 persons

Charles Young — 10 persons

Janna Drew — 10 persons

Mary Harris — 10 persons

Michael Taylor — 9 persons

Earl Taylor — 9 persons

Richard Robinson — 9 persons

Willie Jones — 9 persons

Debra Johnson — 9 persons

Michael Brown — 9 persons

Jeffrey Miller — 9 persons

James Green — 9 persons

Charles Brown — 8 persons

Amanda Smith — 8 persons

Rodney Bullock — 8 persons

James Williams — 8 persons

James Gentry — 8 persons

David Jones — 8 persons

Robert Williams — 8 persons

Sandra Smith — 8 persons

John Jones — 8 persons

Michael Clark — 8 persons

Beverly Brown — 8 persons

Michael White — 8 persons

Terry Reed — 8 persons

Mark Miller — 8 persons

Robert Cox — 8 persons

Michelle Foster — 8 persons

Scott Smith — 8 persons

James Wilson — 8 persons

Mary Thomas — 8 persons

Michael Thomas — 8 persons

Timothy Jones — 8 persons

Sandra Johnson — 8 persons

John Taylor — 8 persons

William Brown — 8 persons

Steven Jones — 8 persons

Sheryl Smith — 8 persons

John Lewis — 7 persons

Steven Mcgee — 7 persons

Robert Austin — 7 persons

Patricia Walker — 7 persons

William Aubert — 7 persons

Stephanie Smith — 7 persons

Thomas Miller — 7 persons

Carol Smith — 7 persons

George Smith — 7 persons

Andrew Hendrian — 7 persons

Patricia Jones — 7 persons

Pamela Johnson — 7 persons

Kristopher Thompson — 7 persons

Edward Smith — 7 persons

Carolyn Jones — 7 persons

Mark Reynolds — 7 persons

James Bond — 7 persons

Robert Johnson — 7 persons

Mary Walker — 7 persons

Sarah Brown — 7 persons

Elgin Hawthorne — 7 persons

Michael Anderson — 7 persons

James Beams — 7 persons

Robert White — 7 persons

William Jones — 7 persons

Michael Davis — 7 persons

Larry Baker — 7 persons

Age Distribution

47.51%

52.49%

Decatur ZIP code

Decatur has the following ZIP codes:

Decatur Rent Values

We've collected Fair Rent Values from the HUD for all the ZIP codes within the city. The table below shows the average fair rent values. This data can be useful when you're moving to a new place

Year	0 Bedrooms	1 Bedroom	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	4 Bedrooms
2,021	$503	$608	$763	$1,058	$1,098
2,020	$488	$588	$750	$1,033	$1,063
2,019	$488	$583	$755	$1,033	$1,073
2,018	$495	$588	$773	$1,058	$1,078
2,017	$440	$530	$693	$945	$973
2,016	$425	$518	$688	$943	$945
2,015	$413	$528	$685	$953	$1,045
2,014	$410	$528	$685	$953	$1,048
2,013	$390	$498	$650	$905	$990
2,012	$415	$498	$630	$838	$868

Last updated on April 06, 2020 at 5:00 AM (PST)

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Decatur, IL People Search

Population

Decatur has a population of 74,654 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Race and Ethnicity

Median Household Income

The Decatur median household income is $40,679 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Decatur is $80,100 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Decatur is $652 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Decatur is 29.9% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

38.5% of housing units in Decatur are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 12,385 renter occupied households in Decatur (2016).

Evictions

There were 439 evictions reported in Decatur in 2016.

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Decatur in 2016 is 514.65.

Current Time in Decatur

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Quick Facts

Top Names

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Decatur ZIP code

Decatur Rent Values

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