2023 ACS Census Data · Population 26,411
Decatur County is a small county in Indiana with a population of 26,411. The median household income is $74,228, 14% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.3%, median home value is $189,900, and 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
26,411
2023 estimate
Rank #1599 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,228
Household
Rank #751 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$189,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1348 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1887 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% above Indiana avg·14% above national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above Indiana avg·38% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Indiana avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,726
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% above Indiana avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Indiana avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Indiana avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% above Indiana avg·32% above national avg
Housing Units
11,619
Households
10,518
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,229
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% below Indiana avg·17% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Indiana avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.7%
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