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Compare Decatur to South Elgin

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to South Elgin, 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) South Elgin (village)
Population 73,505 22,322
Income (median) $41,341 $56,560
Home Value (median) $80,600 $216,900
White 71% 83%
Black 19% 4%
Asian 1% 5%
With Kids 26% 46%
Age (median) 39 36
Rentals 36% 18%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or South Elgin?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than South Elgin: 73505 compared with 22322 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or South Elgin?
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 18% for South Elgin.

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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