Decatur, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Decatur | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,466 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 843.4 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.75% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 21,515 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Decatur grew by 12.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 52,801 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Decatur has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Decatur | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,614 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.43% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Decatur is about 4% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Decatur | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $228,392 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $864 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.8% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Decatur is about 22.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $864 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Decatur spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 147 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Decatur | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.6 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.2 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 147 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,549 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,932 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,438 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Decatur is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Decatur has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Decatur | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Decatur has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Decatur | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.1% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Decatur, Alabama.
What is the population of Decatur, Alabama?
The population of Decatur, Alabama is 51,466, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Decatur, Alabama?
The population density of Decatur, Alabama is 843.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Decatur, Alabama?
The median household income in Decatur, Alabama is $59,614, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Decatur, Alabama?
The median home price in Decatur, Alabama is $228,392, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Decatur, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Decatur, Alabama is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.