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Compare Decatur to Des Plaines

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Des Plaines, 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) Des Plaines (city)
Population 73,505 58,805
Income (median) $41,341 $51,285
Home Value (median) $80,600 $242,600
White 71% 75%
Black 19% 2%
Asian 1% 13%
With Kids 26% 28%
Age (median) 39 43
Rentals 36% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Des Plaines?
A: Decatur has a similar population count than Des Plaines: 73505 compared with 58805 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Des Plaines?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Decatur does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Decatur versus 23% for Des Plaines.

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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