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Compare Decatur to Mobile
This post compares Decatur, Alabama to Mobile, Alabama across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Decatur (city) | Mobile (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,844 | 192,085 |
| Income (median) | $37,940 | $37,633 |
| Home Value (median) | $130,600 | $120,800 |
| White | 69% | 45% |
| Black | 21% | 50% |
| Asian | 0% | 1% |
| With Kids | 31% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 36 |
| Rentals | 38% | 44% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Mobile?
A: Decatur has a much smaller population count than Mobile: 54844 compared with 192085 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Decatur or in Mobile?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Decatur.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Mobile?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Decatur.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Mobile does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 38% for Decatur versus 44% for Mobile.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Decatur may include: Dothan, Athens, and Prattville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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