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Compare Decatur to Charleston

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois 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) Charleston (city)
Population 73,505 21,202
Income (median) $41,341 $36,834
Home Value (median) $80,600 $91,400
White 71% 86%
Black 19% 7%
Asian 1% 2%
With Kids 26% 22%
Age (median) 39 25
Rentals 36% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Charleston?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Charleston: 73505 compared with 21202 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Decatur or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Decatur.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Decatur versus 52% for Charleston.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Decatur may include: Springfield, Rock-Island, and Alton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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