Decatur is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 71857 residents.. The poverty rate of Decatur is 19.4%, which is 39% higher than national average. The typical household in Decatur earns $45404 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 54.5% 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 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Decatur remained 9.3%, which is 98% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 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 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Decatur is 81, which is 19% lower than national average. Median home value in Decatur is $85500 , which is 63% lower than national average. While median income in Decatur remained $45404, which is 33% lower than national average.