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Decatur, NE


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Decatur, Nebraska

Decatur, Nebraska, in Burt county, is 35 miles S of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 54 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. About 618 people people live in Decatur.

The People and Families of Decatur

In Decatur, about 62% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Decatur nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Decatur had a median family income of $37,857.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Decatur.

Decatur Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Decatur, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Decatur is one place with an advantage over most places in Nebraska. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Decatur, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDecatur Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDecatur Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDecatur Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Decatur, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens95
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity46
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times41
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built46
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