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Greensburg 1906 - 2006
Decatur County is one of 92 counties in Indiana. It has 372.6 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 66.4/sq. mile.

The average household size is 2.58 persons compared to an average family size of 3.03 persons.

In the last three decades of the 1900s its population grew by 8.0%.

On the 2000 census form, 99.5% of the population reported only one race, with <0.1% of these reporting African-American. The population of this county is 0.5% Hispanic (of any race).

In 2003 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $35,055. Per capita income grew by 22.2% between 1992 and 2002 (adjusted for inflation).


Greensburg Demographics


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Decatur County, IN in Profile
Part of: Greensburg IN, Micropolitan Area		 Stats IN
 
People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)		 Value Rank in State Industry Overview (2003)
(By Place of Work)		 Value Rank in State
Population (2003) 24,747 64 Covered Employment 12,446 48
   Growth (%) since 1990 4.7% 63    Avg wage per job $28,593 48
Households (2000) 9,389 64 Manufacturing - % all jobs in County 42.9% 8
Labor Force (persons) (2003) 15,470 51    Avg wage per job $35,055 58
Unemployment Rate (2003) 3.5 86 Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County 2.3% 45
Per Capita Personal Income (2002) $26,295 30    Avg wage per job $31,315 64
Median Household Income (2000) $40,401 47 Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County 4.8% 50
Poverty Rate (2000) 9.3 31    Avg wage per job $23,445 37
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) 79.1 69 Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County 2.0% 57
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) 11.5 58    Avg wage per job $37,067 18


Covered Employment and Wage data for 2003 are preliminary.

 
Population Over Time Number Rank in State Percent of State State
2003 24,747 64 0.40% 6,195,643
2000 24,555 64 0.40% 6,080,485
1990 23,645 63 0.43% 5,544,156
1980 23,841 62 0.43% 5,490,210
1970 22,738 56 0.44% 5,195,392
1990 to 2000 % change 3.8% 66   9.7%
1980 to 2000 % change 3.0% 61   10.8%
1970 to 2000 % change 8.0% 64   17.0%

Source: US Census Bureau
Components of Population Change in 2003 Number Rank in State Percent of State State
Net Domestic Migration (chg 2002/2003) -48 50   1,019
Net International Migration (chg 2002/2003) 35 34 0.31% 11,147
Natural Increase (births minus deaths) 122 41 0.45% 27,045
Births 348 58 0.41% 84,242
Deaths 226 68 0.40% 57,197

Source: US Census Bureau
Population by Age in 2002 Number Rank in State Pct Dist.
in County		 Pct Dist.
in State
Preschool (0 to 4) 1,878 56 7.7% 7.0%
School Age (5 to 17) 4,614 65 18.8% 18.9%
College Age (18 to 24) 2,116 66 8.6% 10.2%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 6,960 63 28.4% 28.5%
Older Adult(45 to 64) 5,647 66 23.0% 23.1%
Older (65 plus) 3,300 63 13.5% 12.3%
Census 2000 Median Age 35.8 65   Median Age = 35.2

Sources: US Census Bureau
Population by Race in 2000 Number Rank in State Pct Dist.
in County		 Pct Dist.
in State
Reporting One Race Only 24,428 64 99.5% 98.8%
    African American or Black 12 89 0.0% 8.4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native 26 84 0.1% 0.3%
    Asian 177 33 0.7% 1.0%
    White 24,186 63 98.5% 87.5%
    Other 27 85 0.1% 1.6%
Reporting More Than One Race 127 73 0.5% 1.2%

Source: US Census Bureau
Hispanic or Latino Population in 2000
(can be of any race)		 Number Rank in State Pct Dist.
in County		 Pct Dist.
in State
Hispanic 132 76 0.5% 3.5%
    Mexican 84 74 0.3% 2.5%
    Cuban 0 88 0.0% 0.0%
    Puerto Rican 6 81 0.0% 0.3%
    Other 42 79 0.2% 0.6%
White, Not Hispanic (reporting white alone) 24,092 63 98.1% 85.8%

Source: US Census Bureau
Households in 2000 Number Rank in State Pct All Hhlds
in County		 Pct All Hhlds
in State
Total Households 9,389 64 100.0% 100.0%
  Family Households 6,878 64 73.3% 68.6%
    Married with Children 2,462 62 26.2% 23.8%
    Married without Children 3,182 63 33.9% 29.8%
    Single Parents 737 61 7.8% 9.1%
    Other 497 63 5.3% 6.0%
  Non-family Households 2,511 62 26.7% 31.4%
    Living Alone 2,142 61 22.8% 25.9%
Average Household Size 2.58 39    
Average Family Household Size 3.03 39    

Source: US Census Bureau
Housing Units in 2000 Number Rank in State Pct All HU
in County		 Pct All HU
in State
2003 Housing Units (estimate) 10,407 66    
Total Housing Units 9,992 65 100.0% 100.0%
  Occupied 9,389 64 94.0% 92.3%
    Owner Occupied 6,875 65 68.8% 65.9%
    Renter Occupied 2,514 52 25.2% 26.3%
  Vacant 603 79 6.0% 7.7%
    For seasonal or recreational use 106 59 1.1% 1.3%

Source: US Census Bureau
Residential Building Permits in 2003 Units Pct Dist.
in County		 Pct Dist.
in State		 Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed 127 100.0% 100.0% $13,897
   Single Family 91 71.7% 80.9% $11,942
   Two Family 4 3.1% 3.7% $255
   Three & Four Family 0 0.0% 2.1% $0
   Five Families and More 32 25.2% 13.3% $1,700

Source: US Census Bureau
Median Income Number Rank in State Percent of State
Median household income in 2000 $40,401 47 97.2%
Median household income in 1995 (adj. for inflation) $41,559 28 107.0%
5-year percent change 1995 to 2000 -2.8% 75  

Source: US Census Bureau
Per Capita Personal Income Number Rank in State Percent of State
Per capita income - 2002 $26,295 30 93.8%
Per capita income - 1992 (adj. for inflation) $21,525 50 88.2%
Per capita income - 1982 (adj. for inflation) $17,928 52 90.0%
Per capita income - 1972 (adj. for inflation) $16,819 60 88.3%
10-year % change 22.2% 11  
20-year % change 46.7% 18  
30-year % change 56.3% 21  

Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income in 2002 ($000) Number 5-Year % Change (adj*) Rank in % Change
Total Earnings by Place of Work $504,407 6.5% 36
Minus:     Personal contributions to social insurance $57,623 7.1% 36
Plus:       Adjustment for residence -$29,690 190.0% 4
Equals:    Net Earnings by Place of Residence $417,094 1.8% 64
Plus:       Dividends, rent, interest $129,993 8.1% 26
Plus:       Transfer payments $100,881 23.9% 33
Equals:   Personal Income by Place of Residence $647,968 6.0% 52

Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation)
Poverty Estimates Number Rank in State 5-Year % Change Rank in % Change
Poverty rate in 2000
 
In 1995
 9.3
7.8		 31
58		 --
19.2%		 --
5
Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2000
 
In 1995
 13.4
10.6		 20
64		 --
26.4%		 --
2

Source: US Census Bureau
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2003 Number % of State State Rank in State
Total Labor Force
   5-year % change
   10-year % change		 15,470
-4.0%
9.7%		 0.49%
-
-		 3,187,734
3.2%
8.3%		 51
62
29
Employed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change		 14,931
-5.2%
10.1%		 0.49%
-
-		 3,024,367
1.1%
8.6%		 49
54
28
Unemployed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change		 539
45.7%
0.4%		 0.33%
-
-		 163,367
71.0%
3.1%		 73
59
41
Unemployment Rate
   5-year % change
   10-year % change		 3.5
52.2%
-7.9%		 68.63%
-
-		 5.1
64.5%
-5.6%		 86
53
54

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Educational Attainment: Census 2000 Number Percent of Population 25+ Rank of % in State State % of Population 25+
Total Population 25 and Older 15,948 100.0%   100.0%
    Less Than 9th Grade 1,038 6.5% 27 5.3%
    9th to 12th, No Diploma 2,301 14.4% 31 12.6%
    High School Graduate (incl. equiv.) 7,573 47.5% 12 37.2%
    Some College, No Degree 2,390 15.0% 83 19.7%
    Associate Degree 817 5.1% 53 5.8%
    Bachelor's Degree 1,119 7.0% 61 12.2%
    Graduate or Professional Degree 710 4.5% 54 7.2%

Source: US Census Bureau
Workers Living in County in 2000 Number Rank in State Pct Dist.
in County		 Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total 12,323 62 100.0%  
    Working in County 9,224 50 74.9% 19
    Working Elsewhere 3,099 80 25.1% 74

Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
People Working in County in 2000 Number Rank in State Pct Dist.
in County		 Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total 13,167 48 100.0%  
    Living in County 9,224 50 70.1% 55
    Living Elsewhere 3,943 46 29.9% 38

Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Commuting Flows in 2000 Number Rank in State Pct Dist.
Gross Flow (Living Elsewhere + Working Elsewhere) 7,042 63 100%
Net Flow (Living Elsewhere - Working Elsewhere) 844 16  
Largest Single Inflow :   Ripley County, IN 1,334   18.9%
Largest Single Outflow :Bartholomew County, IN 844   12.0%

Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Annual Covered Employment and Wages Over Time (NAICS) Establishments Jobs Average Wage
Per Job (*adj)		 Rank in
State		 Pct of State
Avg Wage
2003 611 12,446 $28,593 48 85.7%
2002 610 13,917 $27,470 60 82.4%
2001 613 13,497 $27,166 57 82.3%
2000 617 14,328 $26,721 64 80.6%
1999 629 14,301 $27,097 57 81.7%
1998 640 13,234 $27,932 46 85.0%
1997 640 13,199 $26,801 48 84.6%
1996 626 12,218 $26,885 40 86.6%
1995 613 11,894 $26,600 45 86.2%
1994 591 11,732 $26,572 42 85.9%
1993 577 10,859 $26,538 39 86.4%
10-Year Change 34 1,587 $2,055    
10-Year Percent Change 5.9% 14.6% 7.7%    

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
2003 Data are preliminary
*adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Discloseable Data; N/A = Not Available)

 

Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs
and Avg. Wage in 2003 Preliminary (NAICS)		 Establishments Jobs Pct Dist.
in County		 Annual Average Wage
Per Job		 Rank in
State
Total Covered Employment and Wages 611 12,446 100.0% $28,593 48
Private 573 11,082 89.0% $28,459 46
Agri., frestry, hunting D D D D N/A
Mining D D D D N/A
Construction 64 292 2.3% $26,514 66
Manufacturing 56 5,338 42.9% $35,055 58
Wholesale trade 31 354 2.8% $31,793 53
Retail trade 100 1,357 10.9% $19,708 27
Transportation, warehousing 37 286 2.3% $31,315 64
Utilities 6 60 0.5% $44,413 40
Information 6 122 1.0% $28,597 42
Finance and Insurance 25 250 2.0% $37,067 18
Real Estate, rental, leasing 18 100 0.8% $20,405 35
Professional, technical services D D D D N/A
Mgmt. of companies, enterprises D D D D N/A
Administrative, waste services 27 654 5.3% $21,782 27
Educational services 3 13 0.1% $3,464 60
Health care, social assistance 42 601 4.8% $23,445 37
Arts, entertainment, recreation 8 57 0.5% $11,651 45
Accommodation and food services 50 816 6.6% $9,655 41
Other services, exc. public admin. 51 291 2.3% $14,040 82
Public administration 25 346 2.8% $21,783 81

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
2003 Data are preliminary
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
N/A = This item is not available.

 
BEA Major Sectors (NAICS)
in 2002 (by place of work)		 Earnings ($000) Avg Earnings
Per Job		 Rank in State Jobs Pct Dist.
in County		 Pct Dist.
in State
  Total by place of work $504,407 $28,096 52 17,953 100.0% 100.0%
  Wage and Salary $390,031 $26,337 62 14,809 82.5% 83.7%
  Proprietors $20,837 $6,628 85 3,144 17.5% 16.3%
       Farm -$8,657 -$12,403 90 698 3.9% 1.8%
       Nonfarm $29,494 $12,058 75 2,446 13.6% 14.5%
  Farm -$3,891 -$4,562 82 853 4.8% 2.1%
  Nonfarm $508,298 $29,725 55 17,100 95.2% 97.9%
  Private $456,163 $29,079 49 15,687 87.4% 86.0%
  Forestry, fishing, etc. * D N/A N/A D D 0.2%
21  Mining D N/A N/A D D 0.3%
22  Utilities $3,769 $62,817 50 60 0.3% 0.4%
23  Construction $15,890 $23,130 64 687 3.8% 5.9%
31-33  Manufacturing $253,144 $44,388 53 5,703 31.8% 16.7%
42  Wholesale Trade $15,615 $37,627 42 415 2.3% 3.6%
44-45  Retail Trade $37,273 $19,474 29 1,914 10.7% 11.7%
48 49  Trans. and warehousing $10,462 $26,419 51 396 2.2% 3.7%
51  Information $3,981 $27,267 57 146 0.8% 1.4%
52  Finance and insurance $11,147 $34,404 31 324 1.8% 3.8%
53  Real Estate and rental and leasing $5,013 $12,050 33 416 2.3% 3.2%
54  Professional, technical services D N/A N/A D D 4.0%
55  Management of companies, enterprises D N/A N/A D D 0.8%
56  Administrative and waste services $40,795 $17,019 41 2,397 13.4% 4.9%
61  Educational services $979 $12,238 37 80 0.4% 1.7%
62  Health care, social assistance $17,610 $23,294 37 756 4.2% 9.7%
71  Arts, entertainment, and recreation $1,177 $10,509 36 112 0.6% 1.9%
72  Accommodation and food services $9,079 $11,363 37 799 4.5% 6.6%
81  Other services, exc. public admin. $12,992 $13,394 79</