Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
Decatur: City in Macon County, Illinois, United States
About
Decatur is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,122 and a population density of 626 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70,007 inhabitants.
The city was created 200 years ago in 1822.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population : | 70,007 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Postal code : | 62521 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 121.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city : | Decatur is capital of Macon County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1823 (200 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:40:47 (8th February 2023) |
| Density : | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decatur is located at 39°50'25"N 88°57'17"W (39.8403100, -88.9548000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Decatur
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Decatur decreased by 8.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 76,122 | - | census |
| 2011 | 75,922 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 75,456 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 74,971 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 74,178 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 73,291 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,521 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,832 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 71,146 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,734 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,007 | -1.04% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Decatur
1 Scovill Zoo
71 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Nelson Park
2475 Pavilion Drive, Decatur, IL 62521, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Fairview Park
2095 W Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62522, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Children's Museum of Illinois
55 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Rock Springs Conservation Area
3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur, IL 62521, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Decatur
1 City of Decatur
2850 N Jasper St, Decatur, IL 62526 ➦ Show Map
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2 Decatur City Offices
1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL 62523 ➦ Show Map
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3 Decatur City Information
1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur, IL 62523 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Decatur (111)
People born in Decatur, including biochemist Karl August Folkers, cinematographer William H. Clothier, bluegrass-country singer-songwriter and musician Alison Krauss, .
List
- Nan Martin (American actress (1927-2010)) she was born in 15/07/1927
- Stephen E. Ambrose (American historian) he was born in 10/01/1936
- Helen Ferguson (American actress) she was born in 23/07/1900
- Edwin B. Willis (American scenic designer) he was born in 28/01/1893
- Hugh Myers (American chess player) he was born in 23/01/1930
- Chad Gray (American singer) he was born in 16/10/1971
- Todd Day (American basketball player) he was born in 07/01/1970
- William K. Reilly (American government official) he was born in 26/01/1940
- James Pendleton Lichtenberger (American university teacher (1870-1953)) he was born in 10/06/1870
- James Loewen (American historian) he was born in 06/02/1942
- LaToya Bond (American professional women's basketball player) she was born in 13/02/1984
- Red Hamilton (American formula one driver) he was born in 10/06/1926
- Luke Harangody (American basketball player) he was born in 02/01/1988
- Brian Culbertson (American musician) he was born in 12/01/1973
- Steve Hunter (American guitarist, session musician, recording artist) he was born in 14/06/1948
- David McJonathan-Swarm he was born in 23/11/1947
- John Doe (American singer, songwriter, actor, poet, guitarist and bass player) he was born in 25/02/1954
- John G. Oglesby (American politician) he was born in 19/03/1873
Schools in Decatur
College & universities near Decatur, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Decatur, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Decatur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Post Office | Decatur (IL) | 62523 |
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- Decatur , Tennessee human settlement in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 1,663 people.
- Decatur , Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,266 people.
- Decatur , Nebraska human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 462 people.
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Other cities in Macon County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Macon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion | 5,762 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Forsyth | 3,465 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sangamon | 2,173 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Casner | 1,186 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Warrensburg | 1,112 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Macon | 1,102 | City in Illinois |
| Blue Mound | 1,065 | Village in Macon County, Illinois |
| Oakley | 988 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Newburg | 885 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Argenta | 867 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oreana | 804 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Niantic | 647 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Chapin | 474 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Illinois cities
