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Decatur, Alabama


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Decatur, Alabama

Decatur, Alabama, in Morgan county, is 108 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is part of the Huntsville metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 53,929 people people live in Decatur.

The People and Families of Decatur

In Decatur, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Decatur had a median family income of $47,574. Overall, families in Decatur are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($39,620) in Decatur than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Decatur Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Decatur, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Alabama.

Commuting

In Decatur, 96% of commuters drive to work. Decatur is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Decatur strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDecatur Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyDecatur Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Decatur Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Decatur Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Decatur Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Decatur College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Decatur Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Decatur Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Decatur Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Decatur, AL

Comparing Decatur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population74
Age of the Population74
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Women510
Well-Paid Single Men410
Male Share of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work39
Working at Home26
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents103
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime12

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