Decatur
Village in Van Buren County, Michigan

Decatur is a village in Van Buren County, Michigan, with 1,651 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lawton, 7.8 miles NE.
- 1,651residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,222 / sq mipopulation density
- 49045ZIP code
About Decatur
Decatur is a village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, Decatur had a population of 1,651. The village is located within Decatur Township.
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Living in Decatur
- Median household income
- $61,806
- Median home value
- $137,500
- Median rent
- $785/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Decatur had 1,651 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,651 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,222 per sq mi (472 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Decatur at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,651 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.35 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1077° N, 85.9750° W |
| ZIP code | 49045 |
| Official website | decaturmi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2621040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Decatur
- Lawton7.8 mi NE
- Paw Paw8.5 mi NE
- Lawrence8.5 mi NW
- Marcellus10.2 mi SE
- Dowagiac11.1 mi SW
- Mattawan11.8 mi NE
- Hartford11.9 mi NW
- Vandalia13.1 mi S
- Cassopolis13.6 mi S
- Watervliet15.5 mi W
- Bangor15.8 mi NW
- Paw Paw Lake17.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Decatur
What county is Decatur in?
Decatur is in Van Buren County, Michigan.
What is the population of Decatur, MI?
1,651 people lived in Decatur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Decatur, MI?
The ZIP code of Decatur is 49045.
What is the elevation of Decatur?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Decatur?
Lawton (7.8 mi), Paw Paw (8.5 mi), Lawrence (8.5 mi), Marcellus (10.2 mi), Dowagiac (11.1 mi).
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