Decatur County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,422 | — | #1,598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,783 | -7.1% | #1,210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,100 | -29.4% | #1,414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | -26.0% | #1,666 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.1% | #836 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Decatur County has a population of 26,422, making it the #1,598 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Decatur County is $69,783, ranking #1,210 out of 3,222 counties — 7.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Decatur County is $199,100 (-29.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $861/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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96.1% of residents in Decatur County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Decatur County, Indiana
Decatur County, Indiana has a total population of 26,422, making it the 1,598th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Decatur County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Decatur County is $69,783, which ranks #1,210 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Decatur County is $199,100, 29.4% below the national median. Renters in Decatur County pay a median gross rent of $861 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Decatur County, 20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Decatur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Decatur County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.