Decatur, MI Demographics

A map of Decatur's Population by Race

Decatur, Michigan had a population of 1,651 in 2020. It was 77.6% White, 2.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, 12.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Decatur, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is the 339th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Decatur's White Population

1,281 residents of Decatur identify as White, or 77.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Decatur slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is ranked #635 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more White than neighboring Lawrence (70.6% White), and Dowagiac (65.8% White). Decatur is less White than neighboring Paw Paw (83.8% White), Lawton (82.6% White), and Marcellus (88.4% White).

Decatur's Black Population

34 residents of Decatur identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decatur slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is ranked #164 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Black than neighboring Lawrence (0.6% Black), Paw Paw (1.6% Black), Lawton (1.8% Black), and Marcellus (1.4% Black). Decatur is less Black than neighboring Dowagiac (13.4% Black).

Decatur's Asian Population

2 residents of Decatur identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is ranked #549 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Paw Paw (0.7% Asian), Lawton (0.3% Asian), Marcellus (0.2% Asian), and Dowagiac (0.3% Asian).

Decatur's Hispanic Population

203 residents of Decatur identify as Hispanic, or 12.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decatur slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is ranked #34 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Paw Paw (8.5% Hispanic), Lawton (10.8% Hispanic), Marcellus (3.8% Hispanic), and Dowagiac (7.8% Hispanic). Decatur is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawrence (22.9% Hispanic).

Decatur's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Decatur identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is ranked #71 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrence (0.2% Native American/Other), Paw Paw (0.9% Native American/Other), Lawton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Marcellus (0.7% Native American/Other). Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dowagiac (3% Native American/Other).

Decatur's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Decatur identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Decatur is ranked #107 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawrence (5.5% Multiracial), Paw Paw (4.4% Multiracial), Lawton (3.9% Multiracial), and Marcellus (5.5% Multiracial). Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Dowagiac (9.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.