Decatur is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 54344 residents.. The poverty rate of Decatur is 15.5%, which is 11% higher than national average. The typical household in Decatur earns $49296 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 50.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Decatur, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Decatur remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Decatur, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Decatur is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Decatur is $141000 , which is 39% lower than national average. While median income in Decatur remained $49296, which is 27% lower than national average.