Decatur County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Decatur County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18031
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 372.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 373.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.305980
- Longitude
- -85.499831
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,196
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,026
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,698 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 1.9% |
| White | 24,812 | 94.7% |
| Black | 100 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,762 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 1.3% |
| White | 19,108 | 95.4% |
| Black | 153 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 407 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,422
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,904
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,639
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,649 | 93.3% |
| Black | 178 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,073
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,948 | 12.1% |
| Republican | 7,716 | 48.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,377 | 39.7% |
| Other | 32 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,907 | 49.2% |
| Female | 8,164 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,030 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 1.3% |
| Black | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,013
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,055 | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 31.2% |
| Black | 4 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 18 | 34.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,032 | 51.0% |
| Female | 3,981 | 48.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,761 (37.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,617 (19.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,685
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $198,019
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $861
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Work From Home
- 11.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.