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Decatur County, Indiana

Created in 1822 and named for War of 1812 naval hero Stephen Decatur

County Seat: Greensburg

Largest City: Greensburg (2024 population: 12,317)

Population per Square Mile: 70.91

Square Miles: 372.60

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Population over TimeNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Yesterday (2020)26,472590.4%6,484,050
Today (2024)26,421600.4%6,924,275
Tomorrow (2030 projection)*26,398590.4%7,013,509
Percent Change 2020 to Today-0.2%28 2.0%

*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

Components of Population Change, 2023-2024NumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Net Domestic Migration4653 4,268
Net International Migration2556 30,852
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)-4651-0.5%9,159

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Population Estimates by Age, 2023NumberRank in StatePct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Preschool (0 to 4)1,584596.0%5.9%
School Age (5 to 17)4,5376017.2%17.2%
College Age (18 to 24)2,146578.1%9.6%
Young Adult (25 to 44)6,4566024.5%25.8%
Older Adult (45 to 64)6,8465925.9%24.2%
Seniors (65 and older)4,8306518.3%17.2%
Median Age40.2  Median Age = 38.2

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center

Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2023NumberRank of Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
American Indian or Alaska Native Alone92660.3%0.5%
Asian Alone378331.4%2.9%
Black Alone222640.8%10.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone14540.1%0.1%
White25,3466096.0%83.7%
Two or More Race Groups347621.3%2.5%
Hispanic or Latino Origin (can be of any race)    
Non-Hispanic25,7176097.4%91.2%
Hispanic682662.6%8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Household TypesNumberRank in StatePct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Households in 2023 (Includes detail not shown below)10,51860100.0%100.0%
Married With Children2,2645421.5%18.1%
Married Without Children3,4315932.6%29.3%
Single Parents665706.3%8.9%
Living Alone2,6856225.5%29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

HousingNumberRank in StatePct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Total Housing Units in 2024 (estimate)11,82060100.0%100.0%
Total Housing Units in 2023 (includes vacant units)11,61961100.0%100.0%
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units)
7,9096168.1%63.9%
Median Value (2023)$189,90032  
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units)
2,6095322.5%26.9%
Median Rent (2023)$65046  

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

EducationNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
School Enrollment (2024/2025 Total Reported) 4,188580.4%1,132,621
Public3,789630.4%1,033,552
Adults (25+ in 2023 ACS)18,061600.4%4,559,304
with High School diploma or higher90.5%41 90.2%
with B.A. or higher degree20.1%40 28.8%

Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Income and PovertyNumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2023$55,3664290.4%61,243
Median Household Income in 202371,15030102.4%$69,458
Poverty Rate in 202310.6%5586.9%12.2%
Poverty Rate among Children under 1812.3%6581.5%15.1%
Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 202412650.2%4,813
Food Stamp Recipients in 20241,917590.3%608,295
Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2024/20251,905580.4%488,145

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education

Health and Vital StatisticsNumberRank of Percent of StateIndiana
Births, 2021301590.4%79,946
Births to Teens, 202110710.3%3,845
Deaths, 2019307590.5%66,005

Source: Indiana State Department of Health

Labor Force, 2024NumberRank in StatePercent of StateIndiana
Total Resident Labor Force13,184590.4%3,455,992
Employed12,678590.4%3,310,992
Unemployed506600.3%145,000
Annual Unemployment Rate3.85990.5%4.2
April 2025 Unemployment Rate2.75490.0%3.0

Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2023 EmploymentPct Dist.
in County
Earnings ($000)Pct Dist.
In County
Avg. Earnings Per Job
Total by place of work18,019100.0%$1,105,465100.0%$61,350
Wage and Salary14,74681.8%$832,02775.3%$56,424
Farm Proprietors4782.7%$27,5912.5%$57,722
Nonfarm Proprietors2,79515.5%$61,6575.6%$22,060
Farm6193.4%$37,5793.4%$60,709
Nonfarm17,40096.6%$1,067,88696.6%$61,373
Private15,59686.6%$947,07585.7%$60,726
  Accommodation, Food Serv.9915.5%$27,8852.5%$28,138
  Arts, Ent., Recreation1180.7%$1,7090.2%$14,483
  Construction6923.8%$33,4943.0%$48,402
  Health Care, Social Serv.8274.6%$45,9304.2%$55,538
  Information700.4%$3,7910.3%$54,157
  Manufacturing5,02127.9%$422,85338.3%$84,217
  Professional, Tech. Serv.Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
  Retail Trade1,5648.7%$48,4664.4%$30,988
  Trans., Warehousing1,1136.2%$68,8436.2%$61,854
  Wholesale Trade5202.9%$38,9073.5%$74,821
  Other Private (not above)3,601*20.0%*$165,952*15.0%*$46,085*
Government1,80410.0%$120,81110.9%$66,968

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.

Residential Building Permits, 2024UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in State
Cost ($000)State Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed66100.0%100.0%$14,373$8,133,071
Single-Family6090.9%75.4%$13,721$6,951,719
2-Family69.1%1.9%651$100,498
3- and 4-Family00.0%0.8%$0$45,624
5+ Family00.0%21.9%$0$1,035,231

Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Largest Cities and Towns in Decatur County

NamePopulation
in 2024
Percent of County
Greensburg12,31746.6%
Millhousen1470.6%
Newpoint3161.2%
St. Paul5872.2%*
Westport1,3915.3%
* This place crosses county lines, so only population in this county is shown.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates

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