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Compare Decatur to Zion

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Zion, 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) Zion (city)
Population 73,505 24,157
Income (median) $41,341 $39,271
Home Value (median) $80,600 $115,200
White 71% 54%
Black 19% 32%
Asian 1% 2%
With Kids 26% 43%
Age (median) 39 32
Rentals 36% 44%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Zion?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Zion: 73505 compared with 24157 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Zion does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Decatur versus 44% for Zion.

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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