Demographics — Decatur, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

70,368

Median Agei

39.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,300

Median Renti

$796

Total Units

36,121

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.5%3,566

$50K–$100K

33.4%6,432

$100K–$150K

21.3%4,098

$150K–$200K

11.9%2,297

$200K–$300K

8.9%1,710

$300K–$500K

3.7%715

$500K–$1M

1.7%325

$1M+

0.5%101

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,098

$500–$750

3,433

$750–$1,000

3,901

$1,000–$1,250

1,736

$1,250–$1,500

394

$1,500–$2,000

253

$2,000+

261

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%69

2010–2019

1.4%496

2000–2009

2.5%901

1990–1999

7.6%2,754

1980–1989

7.8%2,831

1970–1979

15.9%5,727

1960–1969

14.4%5,207

1950–1959

20.2%7,280

1940–1949

9.5%3,438

1939 or earlier

20.5%7,418

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.2%22,625

Electricity

24.1%7,443

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%438

No Fuel

0.8%249

Other

0.3%106

Wood

0.1%28

Fuel Oil

0%9

Coal

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,809

Mean Household Incomei

$71,363

Per Capita Incomei

$31,990

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

31,832

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%2,753

$10K–$15K

5.2%1,597

$15K–$20K

4.2%1,298

$20K–$25K

4.3%1,339

$25K–$30K

5%1,538

$30K–$35K

4.3%1,333

$35K–$40K

5.2%1,619

$40K–$45K

5.7%1,769

$45K–$50K

6.6%2,027

$50K–$60K

7.1%2,208

$60K–$75K

10.4%3,199

$75K–$100K

12.8%3,960

$100K–$125K

7.2%2,214

$125K–$150K

3.9%1,207

$150K–$200K

4.4%1,357

$200K+

4.8%1,486

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,960

Residentsi

4,556

Avg. Tenant Renti

$322/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing682 homes70% occupied$312/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers262 homes68% occupied$334/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8978 homes97% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC59 homes99% occupied$443/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,809/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

81.7%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

14.8%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

58.6% of subsidized households are minority

30.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,1863.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

449

India

353

Poland

145

Philippines

138

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,346

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,969

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,967(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured