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Compare Des Plaines to Decatur

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Decatur, 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 Des Plaines (city) Decatur (city)
Population 58,805 73,505
Income (median) $51,285 $41,341
Home Value (median) $242,600 $80,600
White 75% 71%
Black 2% 19%
Asian 13% 1%
With Kids 28% 26%
Age (median) 43 39
Rentals 23% 36%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Decatur?
A: Des Plaines has a similar population count than Decatur: 58805 compared with 73505 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Plaines or Decatur?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Des Plaines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Decatur does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 36% for Decatur.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Plaines may include: Elk-Grove-Village, Bloomingdale, and Lombard.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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