Macon Reporter

Decatur had a population of 72,359 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Macon Reporter.

The median age was 40, with 53.2 percent of the total population being female and 46.8 percent male.

The state's total population in 2019 was 12,770,631.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

	Estimated Number	Percent of total population
Male	33,890	46.8
Female	38,469	53.2
Total Population	72,359	100