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Compare Decatur to Freeport

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Freeport, 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) Freeport (city)
Population 73,505 24,537
Income (median) $41,341 $35,501
Home Value (median) $80,600 $75,300
White 71% 75%
Black 19% 17%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 26% 27%
Age (median) 39 42
Rentals 36% 41%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Freeport?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Freeport: 73505 compared with 24537 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Freeport does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 36% for Decatur versus 41% for Freeport.

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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