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Decatur, AL

Founded 1821Morgan CountyElev. 171 m
Population
57,760
Median home
$190,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Decatur

With about 57,760 residents, Decatur is one of Alabama's notable places. Decatur was founded in 1821 and sits in Morgan County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $59,831. Homes carry a median value of $190,500, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.7%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
57,760
Median age
40.4
Median household income
$59,831
Per-capita income
$33,925
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
83.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
20.6 min
Work from home
4.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.7%
Hispanic or Latino16.4%
Black22.1%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31%
Production, transportation & material moving21.5%
Sales & office18.7%
Service16.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$190,500
Median gross rent
$861/mo
Owner-occupied
63%
Median year built
1977
Households
23,888
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Decatur has 22 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading47%
Math53%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Austin High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Career Technical CenterHighGrades 9–12
Decatur High DevelopmentalHighGrades 9–12
Decatur High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Priceville High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Austin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Decatur Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Priceville Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Austinville Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
BanksCaddell Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Benjamin Davis Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Chestnut Grove Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Eastwood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Frances Nungester Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime28% above national
Decatur496
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 40% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime37% above national
Decatur2,669
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Decatur Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Decatur.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Morgan County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Decatur is in Morgan County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Decatur was founded in 1821 and sits in Morgan County. Elevation ~171 m.

Population trend
58K56K57,76020102024
Map of Decatur
Decatur, AL
Where Decatur is
HuntsvilleBirminghamMontgomeryMobileTuscaloosaHooverDecatur
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rhea-McEntire HouseDancy, Col. Francis, HouseSouthern Railway DepotState Bank Building, Decatur BranchCotaco Opera HouseNew Decatur--Albany Historic District (Boundary Increase)Princess TheaterSimpson's Florist (Additional Documentation)
Notable people from Decatur
Mae JemisonLucas BlackDean JonesPhilip RiversRichard HendrixPop GatesPerrin BufordRichard W. AustinCharlie HodgeRolando McClain
People searches in Decatur
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Nearby cities
Hartselle (10 mi)Athens (14 mi)Madison (16 mi)Huntsville (20 mi)Cullman (29 mi)Muscle Shoals (38 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Decatur, AL (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Decatur, Alabama.

Angela Renee Anderson, 51
Decatur · Morgan County · 35603
AKA Angela Melson, Angela Skinner
Donald Gene Robinson, 52
Decatur · 35601
AKA Alonzo Lewis Lacey, Alonzo Lacy
Michael Bernard Ayers, 55
Decatur · Morgan County · 35601
AKA M Bernard Harris, Michael B Harris
John Hines Robinson, 69
Decatur · Morgan County · 35603
James Williams Brown, 38
Decatur · Morgan County · 35601

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Decatur — frequently asked

What is the population of Decatur, Alabama?
Decatur has a population of about 57,760, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Decatur?
The median home value in Decatur is $190,500, and the median gross rent is $861/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Decatur safe? What is the crime rate?
Decatur Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 496 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Decatur face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Morgan County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Decatur?
Decatur has 22 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Decatur?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Decatur. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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