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Decatur

Arkansas · 1,893 residents (2025 est.) · 4.753 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,179. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567
+19%since 2000
from 1,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+24%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,893 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7791K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,179
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,083
+107%since 2000
from $11,618 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−16%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(217)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(496)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(626)
Black3.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(451)
Asian1.3%(21)
Other26.1%(409)
Diversity Score86%(1,347)
Diversity Score
86
+128%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−55.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+52.1 ptssince 2017
from 35.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2016
from 52.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2016
from 42.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Arkansas?

Decatur, Arkansas has about 1,567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Arkansas?

The typical household in Decatur, Arkansas earns about $45,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Arkansas expensive?

In Decatur, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $157,600, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Arkansas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Arkansas?

About 11.8% of people in Decatur, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 649 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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