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Compare Decatur to North Chicago

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to North Chicago, 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) North Chicago (city)
Population 73,505 30,013
Income (median) $41,341 $24,317
Home Value (median) $80,600 $104,600
White 71% 54%
Black 19% 27%
Asian 1% 4%
With Kids 26% 37%
Age (median) 39 24
Rentals 36% 65%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or North Chicago?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than North Chicago: 73505 compared with 30013 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or North Chicago?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: North Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Decatur versus 65% for North Chicago.

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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