Decatur, Michigan
Decatur: village in Michigan, United States
About
Decatur is a village located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,819 and a population density of 494 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,876 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population | 1,876 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Postal code | 49045 |
| Area | 3.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1081,-85.9745 |
| Altitude | 787 feet / 240 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 17:48:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Decatur is located at 42°6'29"N 85°58'28"W (42.1081000, -85.9744600).
Decatur map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Decatur
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Decatur increased by 3.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,819 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,798 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,777 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,773 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,766 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,758 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,754 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,745 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,736 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,732 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,876 | 7.68% | estimation process |
People born in Decatur (3)
People born in Decatur, including aviator Carl Browne Squier, politican and first African-to serve in the Illinois Senate Adelbert H. Roberts, illustrator and author Grant Wright, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Decatur, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172307 | Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac (MI) | 49047-9793 |
| 170541 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49003-4070 |
| 490814 | Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49009-1003 |
| 172699 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008-5200 |
| 170620 | Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor (MI) | 49022-1899 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Decatur, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Decatur, Illinois The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. with a population of 70,007 people.
- Decatur, Alabama The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. with a population of 54,381 people.
- Decatur, Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 34,821 people.
- Decatur, Georgia county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States with a population of 25,655 people.
- Decatur, Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 7,572 people.
- Decatur, Pennsylvania township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,070 people.
- Decatur, Arkansas city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,790 people.
- Decatur, Mississippi town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,733 people.
- 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.
- Decatur, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 331 people.
Other cities in Van Buren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Almena | 5,196 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| South Haven | 4,325 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Paw Paw | 3,519 | Village in Michigan |
| Hartford | 3,181 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Pine Grove | 2,934 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Covert | 2,884 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Keeler | 2,155 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Bangor | 2,087 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Mattawan | 1,973 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Lawton | 1,796 | Village in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States |
| Lawrence | 970 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Gobles | 789 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 434 | Township in Van Buren County, Michigan |
| Breedsville | 192 | City in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Michigan cities