Demographics & People — Decatur, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 57,760 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~56,400 |
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| Median Age | 39.7 |
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| Total Households | 23,888 |
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| Family Households | 14,257 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35,198 |
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| Black or African American | 13,544 |
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| Asian | 290 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,466 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 20,201 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,681 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,348 |
| American | 6,371 |
| English | 6,169 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,890 |
| Irish | 4,424 |
| German | 3,216 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,202 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 1,137 |
Language
| English Only | 46,544 |
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| Spanish | 6,740 |
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| Population 5+ | 54,262 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,277 |
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| Population 18+ | 44,118 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Decatur, Alabama.
