Decatur, New York
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Population change since 2000: -13.9%
Males: 181 | |
Females: 172 |
Median resident age: | 51.2 years |
New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 12197.
Decatur: | $57,478 |
NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,207 (it was $16,541 in 2000)
Decatur town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $192,929 (it was $82,700 in 2000)
Decatur: | $192,929 |
NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $228,779; detached houses: $247,959; townhouses or other attached units: $313,844; in 2-unit structures: $212,590; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $357,277; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $928,498; mobile homes: $87,717
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Decatur, NY
- 34096.3%White alone
- 51.4%Hispanic
- 41.1%Two or more races
- 30.8%Black alone
- 10.3%Asian alone
Races in Decatur detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, New York as of July 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Decatur is 177 to 1.
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Ancestries: German (18.5%), Irish (9.8%), English (9.5%), United States (9.5%), Italian (7.1%), French (6.1%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 1600 feet
Land area: 20.6 square miles.
Population density: 17 people per square mile (very low).
![Decatur, New York map](https://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps8/fru1079.png)
15 residents are foreign born (3.2% Europe, 0.5% North America).
This town: | 3.7% |
New York: | 20.4% |
Decatur town: | 1.3% ($1,114) |
New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (39.9 miles
, pop. 60,651).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (133.2 miles
, pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 42.67 N, Longitude: 74.70 W
![Distribution of median household income in Decatur, NY in 2022](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/income/household-income-distribution-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/income/household-income-distribution-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
Here: | 4.7% |
New York: | 4.4% |
![Most common industries in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-2000-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-2000-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
- Health care (19.7%)
- Construction (13.9%)
- Public administration (10.9%)
- Educational services (10.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (5.8%)
![Most common industries for males in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-males-2000-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-males-2000-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
- Construction (25.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.2%)
- Educational services (11.8%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (7.4%)
- Rail transportation (5.9%)
- Public administration (4.4%)
- Utilities (4.4%)
![Most common industries for females in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-females-2000-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-females-2000-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
- Health care (36.2%)
- Public administration (17.4%)
- Accommodation & food services (14.5%)
- Educational services (8.7%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
- Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.3%)
- Plastics & rubber products (2.9%)
![Most common occupations in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-2000-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-2000-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
![Most common occupations for males in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-male-2000-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-male-2000-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
- Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.4%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.9%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Rail and water transportation workers (5.9%)
![Most common occupations for females in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-female-2000-Decatur-NY-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-female-2000-Decatur-NY.png 800w)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.1%)
- Waiters and waitresses (8.7%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
- Registered nurses (5.8%)
- Cashiers (4.3%)
- Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (2.9%)
Average climate in Decatur, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Decatur-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the Decatur town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Decatur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 137.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 135.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 3.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 370.8 miles away from Decatur center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 166.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Otsego County (22) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Decatur:
- COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)
- EDEN PARK HEALTH CARE CENTRE INC COBLESKILL (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)
- MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; COOPERSTOWN, NY)
- OTSEGO MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; COOPERSTOWN, NY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Decatur:
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 11 miles; Cobleskill, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
- SUNY Oneonta (about 24 miles; Oneonta, NY; FT enrollment: 6,081)
- Herkimer County Community College (about 30 miles; Herkimer, NY; FT enrollment: 2,774)
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 30 miles; Johnstown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,043)
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 30 miles; Delhi, NY; FT enrollment: 2,911)
- Mohawk Valley Community College (about 39 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 5,693)
- Schenectady County Community College (about 40 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
Points of interest:
Cemeteries: Ferris Cemetery (1), Decatur Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lake: Bear Swamp Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map
This town: | 2.3 people |
New York: | 2.6 people |
This town: | 73.0% |
Whole state: | 63.5% |
This town: | 4.6% |
Whole state: | 6.8% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
This town: | 4.4% |
Whole state: | 14.6% |
This town: | 0.5% |
Whole state: | 7.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Decatur:
- Never married: 17.1%
- Now married: 66.3%
- Separated: 1.0%
- Widowed: 7.9%
- Divorced: 7.6%
For population 25 years and over in Decatur:
- High school or higher: 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
- Unemployed: 14.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.8 minutes
Here: | 9.3 |
New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Decatur, NY (based on Otsego County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Catholic | 11,599 | 6 |
Mainline Protestant | 9,637 | 69 |
Evangelical Protestant | 1,829 | 26 |
Other | 1,094 | 9 |
Orthodox | 25 | 1 |
None | 38,075 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
This county: | 2.89 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Otsego County: | 0.32 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 0.96 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Otsego County: | 5.62 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 9.96 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Otsego County: | 7.7% |
State: | 8.2% |
Here: | 24.6% |
State: | 23.8% |
Here: | 15.6% |
New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Decatur:
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WXBH (1190 AM; 1 kW; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: NY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
- WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
- WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WDOS (730 AM; 1 kW; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Decatur:
- WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
- WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
- WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
- WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
- WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
- WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
- WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
- WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
- WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
- WQBJ (103.5 FM; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
- WSRK (103.9 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
- WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Decatur:
- WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 2Number of bridges
- 10ft / 3.2mTotal length
- $1,217,000Total costs
- 304Total average daily traffic
- 15Total average daily truck traffic
- 426Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
Decatur compared to New York state average:
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Number of college students significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.