From north side of river at boat harbor next to the Hard Dock

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Decatur

Population
57,3612024
Higher than communities in Alabama
Household income
$61,5632024
Similar to communities in Alabama
Home value
$210,2002024
Similar to communities in Alabama
Unemployment
3.0%2026
Similar to communities in Alabama
Violent crime
4922023
Similar to communities in Alabama
Work from home
6.6%2024
Similar to communities in Alabama
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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What stands out in Decatur

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Decatur with communities in Alabama or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2024, Decatur was less favorable than communities of similar population size on median rent.
1st percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL
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