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62522

Decatur, IL

Total Population

15,010

Median Household Income

$50,144

Median Home Value

$98,300

Median Rent

$748

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$50,144

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$98,300

100.5% above state median

Rent

$748

100% above state median

Median Age

35.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Decatur, IL 62522

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Decatur, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 10.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 24.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$50,144

-33.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-20,593,227

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.32 people

Total Households

6,070

Family Households

37.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

27.2%

#2 Industry

Education

25.3%

#3 Industry

Finance

14.9%

Total Employed Residents:3,053

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

4.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.7%

273 workers

Public Transit

2.5%

142 workers

Total Commuting Workers:5,759

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

89.5%

6,274 employed

Labor Force

7,009

735 unemployed

Median Age

35.4 years

Per Capita Income

$27,936

Poverty Rate

24.1%

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