Decatur Alabama Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Decatur Alabama metro area was $57,041 in 2021, the latest figures available. Decatur median household income is $3,128 higher than the median Alabama household income and $12,676 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Decatur median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Decatur are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Decatur Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Alabama | $53,913 | -2.49% | +0.21% |
| Decatur | $57,041 | -1.35% | +7.60% |
Trends in Decatur, AL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Decatur is $57,041. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $59,292 and is now $2,251 (3.80%) lower. From a post peak low of $47,728 in 2009, real median household income for Decatur has now grown by $9,313 (19.51%).
Real Median Household Income: Decatur, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Decatur
| Date | US | Alabama | Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,913 | $57,041 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,290 | $57,824 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,825 | $56,640 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $53,798 | $53,013 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,188 | $51,994 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,226 | $50,327 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,193 | $52,785 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,065 | $51,093 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $49,917 | $49,625 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,149 | $49,757 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,999 | $50,670 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $51,254 | $47,728 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,122 | $55,749 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,289 | $57,635 |
Decatur Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Decatur was $76,901 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama family income, Decatur median family income is $5,895 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Decatur will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Decatur Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Alabama | $71,006 | -1.09% | +3.09% |
| Decatur | $76,901 | +4.68% | +18.07% |
Trends in Decatur, AL Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $76,901, the median family income for Decatur was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Decatur, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Decatur
| Date | US | Alabama | Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $71,006 | $76,901 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,792 | $73,466 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,125 | $67,268 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $68,878 | $65,132 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $67,987 | $66,211 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $67,476 | $66,694 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $65,367 | $63,658 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $61,591 | $64,049 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $62,960 | $63,747 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,303 | $61,047 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,766 | $62,105 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,279 | $60,353 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,504 | $66,316 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,093 | $72,038 |
Decatur Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Decatur was $29,872 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama per capita income, Decatur median per capita income is $736 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Decatur will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Decatur Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Alabama | $30,608 | -1.31% | +3.06% |
| Decatur | $29,872 | -1.96% | +4.29% |
Trends in Decatur, AL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Decatur is $29,872. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $30,468 and is now $596 (1.96%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Decatur, Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Decatur
| Date | US | Alabama | Decatur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,608 | $29,872 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,013 | $30,468 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,362 | $30,040 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,699 | $28,644 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,287 | $26,500 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,140 | $26,682 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,326 | $28,247 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,042 | $26,604 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,241 | $26,229 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,972 | $26,847 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,418 | $28,419 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,291 | $26,407 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $29,298 | $28,119 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,439 | $29,127 |
