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Decatur (NE) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Decatur, Nebraska

StateNebraska
Land Area (mi²)1 sq mi
Density (mi²)387.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.74% (-7)
Growth Since 2020-1.49% (-6)
Rank in State221th
Rank in Country20520th

The population of Decatur, NE in 2022 is estimated to be 396. This is a decrease of -1.74% (-7 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Decatur by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Decatur by Age

Decatur Population Pyramid 2022
Decatur Median Age
63.1
Total
60.8
Male
64.9
Female
Decatur Sex Ratio
50%
201
Male
50%
201
Female
Decatur Age Dependency Ratio
77.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
12.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Decatur Adults
375
Adults
(164 of whom are seniors) in Decatur.

Population of Decatur by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Decatur

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.17%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 9.95%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 20.4%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Decatur

While the overall poverty rate of Decatur is 15.17%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (20.4%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (9.95%).

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
70%
Female Unemployed
2.56%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Education

28.95%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.19%
High School
3.42%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Decatur

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Decatur

The most common language spoken in Decatur is English, with 97.48% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.26% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Decatur by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Decatur, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Decatur by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree61.77%
Bachelors Degree308.85%
Associates Degree7020.65%
Some College4713.86%
High School Graduate14843.66%
9th to 12th Grade3510.32%
Less Than 9th Grade30.88%

Earnings Statistics of Decatur by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$27,228

Average Earnings

$36,705

Average Male

$17,500

Average Female