Decatur, AL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Morgan County · Alabama
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Decatur based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
57,760
2023 ACS
Median Income
$59,831
2023
Median Home Value
$190,500
2023
Median Rent
$861
2023
Median Age
40.4
Unemployment
5.0%
Cost of Living Index
92.0
100 = national avg
Decatur is a city in Morgan County, Alabama, with a population of 57,760 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Decatur is one of the communities in Alabama.
The median household income in Decatur is $59,831, and the median home value is $190,500. The cost of living index is 92.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $861 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, and the median age is 40.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
57,760
Male
29,050
50.3%
Female
28,710
49.7%
Median Age
40.4
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
15.8%
High School or Higher
36.3%
Foreign Born
7.9%
Veterans
5.5%
Married
39.5%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.537
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
60.9%
Foreign Born
7.9%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
9,467 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
83.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
54,262
English Only
85.8%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
6,740 speakers
Limited English
7.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
93.0%
Limited English Proficiency
7.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,180
5.5% of population
Disability Rate
24.8%
787 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$52,191
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
2,960
93.1%
Female Veterans
220
6.9%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$52,191
Non-Veteran Income
$33,990
Difference
$18,201
53.5% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
787
Without Disability
2,393
Disability Rate
24.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
27,389
#1 Ancestry
American
12.5% (7,208)
#2 Ancestry
English
10.9% (6,323)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
7.4% (4,272)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
23,888
Family Households
14,257
59.7%
Married Couples
9,559
40.0%
Non-Family Households
9,631
40.3%
Single Mother Households
3,495
14.6%
Single Father Households
1,203
5.0%
Living Alone
8,384
35.1%
Children Under 18
Total Children
11,417
In Married Couple
6,121
53.6%
With Single Mother
4,334
38.0%
With Single Father
962
8.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$74,163
Married Couple Income
$93,885
Single Mother Income
$37,153
Single Father Income
$66,083
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
2.3
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,164
Grandparents Responsible
584
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$59,831
-18% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,925
-9% vs national
Poverty Rate
12.8%
-6% vs national
Gini Index
0.4496
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.0%
-4% vs national
SNAP Recipients
13.5%
of households
How Decatur Compares
Decatur vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Decatur is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Decatur, AL has a median household income of $59,831, making it the 16,587th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher median household income than 41% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Decatur, AL has a per capita income of $33,925, making it the 13,242nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher per capita income than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Decatur, AL has a poverty rate of 12.8%, making it the 13,337th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher poverty rate than 57% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Decatur, AL has a unemployment rate of 5.0%, making it the 11,670th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher unemployment rate than 62% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Decatur. The median household income here is $59,831.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
-14% vs AL avg
Labor Force
27,025
Employed
25,648
Mean Commute
20 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
36.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
40.4
Work from Home
4.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Huntsville, AL metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Engineers, All Other
Top Median Wage
$148.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
92.0
100 = national avg
-8.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,488
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$95,699
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$776
per month
2 Bedroom
$961
per month
The median household income in Decatur, AL is $59,831, which is 18.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,925. The poverty rate of 12.8% is lower than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4496, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 27,025. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 4.4% working from home. About 83.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 92.0, which is 8.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,488 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$203,250
Median List Price
$247,500
Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Days on Market
63
Active Inventory
228
Months of Supply
4.8
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$217,220
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,037
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
10.4%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
24.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.0%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
48
New Listings
60
Pending Sales
49
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$134
Median List $/SF
$148
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Decatur, AL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Huntsville, AL metro area, home prices have risen 293.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 128.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 103.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 55.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Huntsville, AL housing market rather than Decatur alone.
Metro area: Huntsville, AL
Decatur vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Decatur is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Decatur, AL has a median home value of $190,500, making it the 12,977th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher median home value than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Decatur, AL has a median rent of $861, making it the 13,601st highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher median rent than 39% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Decatur, AL has a price per square foot of $134, making it the 14,125th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher price per square foot than 32% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Decatur, AL has a rent burden of 17.3%, making it the 13,062nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Decatur has a higher rent burden than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$190,500
Median Rent
$861
Total Housing Units
25,654
Vacancy Rate
6.9%
Owner Occupied
63.0%
Renter Occupied
37.0%
Median Property Tax
$708
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$845
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$708
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.37%
of home value
Median Home Value
$190,500
Estimated Mean Tax
$803
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($708) by the median home value ($190,500). In Decatur, AL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.37%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Decatur, AL is $203,250 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 63 days on the market. 10.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $134. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,037/month. About 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 25,654 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $708. The effective tax rate is 0.37%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
6.07
per 1,000 residents
+133% vs national
Property Crime Rate
23.09
per 1,000 residents
+34% vs national
Total Crimes
1,706
2024
Violent Clearance
39%
cases solved
Property Clearance
28%
cases solved
YoY Change
+23.9%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Decatur Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Decatur vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Decatur is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Decatur police solve 100% of murder cases but only 9% of rape cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 5 | 0.09 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 32 | 0.55 | 9.4% |
| Robbery | Violent | 26 | 0.44 | 26.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 292 | 4.99 | 42.8% |
| Burglary | Property | 113 | 1.93 | 17.7% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 1,073 | 18.34 | 29.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 165 | 2.82 | 30.3% |
Decatur, AL reported 355 violent crimes and 1,351 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 residents is 133.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 39% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,073 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 24.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 355 | 1,351 | 6.07 | 23.09 |
| 2023 | 284 | 1,400 | 4.90 | 24.14 |
| 2022 | 249 | 1,517 | 4.31 | 26.23 |
| 2021 | 51 | 588 | 0.94 | 10.84 |
| 2020 | 89 | 744 | 1.64 | 13.70 |
| 2018 | 228 | 2,308 | 4.21 | 42.58 |
| 2017 | 199 | 2,284 | 3.62 | 41.56 |
| 2016 | 154 | 2,600 | 2.78 | 46.95 |
| 2015 | 162 | 2,366 | 2.92 | 42.64 |
School Shootings
Source: The Washington PostTotal Incidents
1
Total Killed
0
Total Injured
0
| Date | School | Killed | Injured | Type | Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2019 | Decatur High School | 0 | 0 | nan | nan |
Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$2.0M
Individual Assistance
$2.8M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 26 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
200
Total Claims Paid
$3,041,159
Avg Claim Payout
$15,206
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
20
Federal Funding
$1,851,930
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.82
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 9 | $1,323,453 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 4 | $81,888 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $4,006 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $331,958 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $39,396 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Decatur has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, lightning, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 200 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,029,909 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,756,679 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 20 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.5%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
39.8%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Decatur has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Deca...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Athens Limestone Hospital | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Lawrence Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville | 21.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Huntsville Hospital | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
107,103
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF | 77,103 | 0 |
| WEST MORGAN-EAST LAWRENCE W&S AUTHORITY | 30,000 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
10
Total CO₂e
4.9M MT
Top Emitter
Morgan Energy Center
2.2M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Energy Center Cpn Management Lp | Power Plants | 2,220,488 |
Decatur Energy Center Capital Power Investments Llc | Power Plants | 840,519 |
DAIKIN AMERICA INC. Daikin Holdings America Inc | Chemicals | 625,971 |
Ascend (Decatur Plant) Ascend Performance Materials Holdings Inc | Chemicals | 603,219 |
Indorama Ventures, Xylenes and PTA, LLC Indorama Ventures Usa Holdings Lp | Chemicals | 266,559 |
Linde Decatur Linde Inc | Chemicals | 111,220 |
BUNGE NORTH AMERICA INC Bunge North America Inc | Other | 84,067 |
HEXCEL CORPORATION Hexcel Corp | Other | 75,695 |
AlphaPET, Inc. Alphapet Inc | Other | 44,753 |
3M Chemical Operations' Decatur Facility 3M Co | Chemicals | 37,564 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 10 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.9M metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
20 min
-16% vs national
Drive Alone
83.6%
+6% vs national
Public Transit
0.3%
-70% vs national
Work From Home
4.4%
-53% vs national
Carpool
9.7%
Walk / Bike
1.0%
combined
How Decatur's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
5
2023
6-Year Avg
7
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
3
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Decatur, AL is 20 minutes, which is 15.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.4% work from home, which is below the AL state average of 5.2%. 9.7% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
83.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
67.1%
of households
No Internet
11.7%
of households
Total Households
23,888
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.6%
of households
Smartphone
86.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
69.1%
of households
Tablet
57.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
15.2¢
per kWh
-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
13.6¢
per kWh
-8% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.3¢
per kWh
-35% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$174
residential
+19% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
11% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Decatur vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Population Served
107,103
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECATUR, MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD OF | Community | Surface water | 77,103 | 0 |
| WEST MORGAN-EAST LAWRENCE W&S AUTHORITY | Community | Surface water | 30,000 | 0 |
83.6% of households in Decatur have broadband internet access. 67.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 13.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 107,103 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Decatur is located in Morgan County, AL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Decatur.
Election Overview
Source: Morgan County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
12,392
23.2%
GOP Votes
40,449
75.8%
Total Votes
53,369
Margin
R+52.6%
Shift from 2020
R+3.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,392 | 40,449 | 53,369 | 23.2% | 75.8% | R+52.6 |
| 2020 | 13,234 | 39,664 | 53,722 | 24.6% | 73.8% | R+49.2 |
| 2016 | 11,216 | 37,392 | 49,991 | 22.4% | 74.8% | R+52.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Morgan County recorded 53,369 total votes. Republicans won the county with 75.8% of the vote compared to 23.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+52.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.4pp from the previous election.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
280
Total Assets
$204.9M
Total Income
$150.6M
Per 10K Residents
48.5
nonprofits
+4.1% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
33
Median Assets
$236K
Oldest Active
1941
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $135.7M of $204.9M total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Largest Nonprofits in Decatur
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFDecatur, AL has 280 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $204.9M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 43 organizations. 33 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 48.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
335
Total Approved
$103.6M
Jobs Supported
2,189
Per 10K Residents
58.0
SBA loans
+11.3% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
63
Top Lender
Regions Bank
42 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1992–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
289
Total Amount
$82.6M
Avg Loan
$285,948
Median Loan
$108,200
SBA Guaranteed
$64.9M(79%)
Jobs Supported
1,515
Loans
46
Total Amount
$20.9M
Avg Loan
$455,000
Median Loan
$382,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
27
8% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$19.7M
19% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$728,785
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mcabee Medical Inc. | 3 | $4.1M |
| Fivefold Properties Llc | 1 | $4.1M |
| Lklee Llc | 1 | $2.9M |
| Micor Industries Llc | 2 | $2.9M |
| Days Inn | 2 | $2.5M |
| Construction Services Inc. | 1 | $2.2M |
| Northridge Holdings, Llc | 1 | $2.0M |
| Southern Water Consultants in | 5 | $1.9M |
| Motel 6 | 1 | $1.7M |
| Butcher Cuts Inc. | 3 | $1.6M |
Decatur, AL has received 335 SBA loans totaling $103.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 289 loans (86% of the total), supporting 1,515 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 46 loans totaling $20.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Decatur is Regions Bank with 42 loans. That works out to 58.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
7
Total Population
104,515
Avg Median Income
-$190,425,051
Avg Home Value
-$95,032,409
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35601 | 36,008 | $50,216 | $148,100 | $860 | 26.5 |
| 35603 | 31,875 | $78,237 | $235,600 | $857 | 71.0 |
| 35615 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 |
| 35640 | 26,976 | $69,686 | $196,600 | $767 | 106.9 |
| 35649 | 70 | N/A | $416,700 | N/A | 2.5 |
| 35671 | 1,907 | $84,467 | $251,400 | $672 | 49.9 |
| 35673 | 7,679 | $75,366 | $191,400 | $730 | 46.2 |
Decatur, AL has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 104,515. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$190,425,051. The average median home value is -$95,032,409. The average median monthly rent is -$190,475,635.
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