Decatur, Illinois
Decatur: The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
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 203 years ago in 1822.
Decatur, Illinois is a small city with a big heart. It's the county seat of Macon County, and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. The city was founded in 1829 and has grown to be one of the most beautiful cities in Illinois.
The residents of Decatur are friendly, and they love to welcome new people into their community. Whether you're here visiting or you want to make it your home, we hope you'll find everything you need here—including some amazing food from local restaurants like [restaurant name].
The best part about living in Decatur? The diversity! We have such a wide range of cultures represented here, so if you're looking for something different than what you're used to, this is the place for you!
It's elevation is 206 m above sea level, and its area is 123.8 km².
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8403,-88.9548 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city | Decatur is capital of Macon County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1823 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:29:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Decatur is located at 39°50'25"N 88°57'17"W (39.8403100, -88.9548000).
Decatur map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph...
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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
1Scovill Zoo
71 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, United States View details
Phone: +12174217435 | Website available
2Nelson Park
2475 Pavilion Drive, Decatur, IL 62521, United States View details
Phone: +12174225911 | Website available
3Fairview Park
2095 W Eldorado St, Decatur, IL 62522, United States View details
Phone: +12174225911 | Website available
4Children's Museum of Illinois
55 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, United States View details
Phone: +12174235437 | Website available
5Rock Springs Conservation Area
3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur, IL 62521, United States View details
Phone: +12174237708 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Decatur
1City of Decatur
2850 N Jasper St, Decatur, IL 62526 View details
Phone: +12174242700 | Website available
2Decatur City Offices
1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL 62523 View details
Phone: +12178721795 | Website available
3Decatur City Information
1 Gary K Anderson Plz, Decatur, IL 62523 View details
Phone: +12174242700 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Decatur, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475653 | Reflections Academy of Beauty | Decatur (IL) | 62523-1208 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Decatur, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Decatur.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Post Office | Decatur (IL) | 62523 |
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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