Decatur, IL is a city located in Macon County with a population of 32,926 and a population density of 510 people per square mile. Compared to the overall US population of 329,725,481 and US population density of 93 people per square mile, Decatur is significantly smaller in comparison.
Decatur is home to several local businesses such as Goodwill Decatur, Sugar Creek Cinema 10 & Recliners, and the Hickory Point Mall. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at Scovill Zoo which offers free admission on Sundays from April through September. The city also houses several organizations including Decatur Public Library, Explore Decatur – Arts & Cultural Council , and Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Sports fans will enjoy attending events hosted by SCORE Sports Academy or cheering on their favorite teams at Millikin University sporting events.
The population in Decatur (zip 62526) is 32,926. There are 534 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Decatur (zip 62526) is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Decatur (zip 62526) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Decatur (zip 62526)
- 43.3% are married
- 15.9% are divorced
- 22.9% are married with children
- 26.1% have children, but are single
Race in Decatur (zip 62526)
- 71.7% are White
- 17.5% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander