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Compare Decatur to Peoria

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Peoria, 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) Peoria (city)
Population 73,505 115,424
Income (median) $41,341 $45,858
Home Value (median) $80,600 $124,800
White 71% 60%
Black 19% 26%
Asian 1% 5%
With Kids 26% 29%
Age (median) 39 34
Rentals 36% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Peoria?
A: Decatur has a smaller population count than Peoria: 73505 compared with 115424 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Peoria does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Decatur versus 43% for Peoria.

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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