Decatur
City in Macon County, Illinois
Decatur is a city in Macon County, Illinois, with 70,522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forsyth, 5.1 miles N.
- 70,522residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 44.2 sq miland area · 114.4 km²
- 1,597 / sq mipopulation density
- 62523main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Decatur
Decatur ( dih-KAY-tər) is the largest city in Macon County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The city was founded in 1829 and is situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 70,522. It is the 17th-most populous city in Illinois and the "fastest shrinking city" in Illinois. Decatur has an economy based on industrial and agricultural commodity processing and production. The city is home to Millikin University and Richland Community College.
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Living in Decatur
- Median household income
- $51,592
- Median home value
- $99,600
- Median rent
- $845/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Decatur had 70,522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 70,522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,597 per sq mi (617 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Decatur at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 70,522 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.16 sq mi (114.4 km²) |
| Water area | 4.70 sq mi (12.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8560° N, 88.9337° W |
| ZIP codes | 62523, 62521, 62526 |
| Official website | ci.decatur.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1718823 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Decatur
- Forsyth5.1 mi N
- Mount Zion5.6 mi SE
- Long Creek5.8 mi SE
- Elwin6.0 mi S
- Oreana6.6 mi NE
- Harristown6.7 mi W
- Warrensburg8.6 mi NW
- Boody8.7 mi SW
- Macon10.7 mi S
- Argenta10.8 mi NE
- Cerro Gordo10.8 mi E
- Dalton City11.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Decatur
What county is Decatur in?
Decatur is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Decatur, IL?
70,522 people lived in Decatur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Decatur, IL?
The main ZIP code is 62523. Other ZIP codes: 62521, 62526.
What is the elevation of Decatur?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Decatur?
Forsyth (5.1 mi), Mount Zion (5.6 mi), Long Creek (5.8 mi), Elwin (6.0 mi), Oreana (6.6 mi).
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