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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur

Arkansas · 1,314 residents · 4.753 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,844. Population has grown 43% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,800. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,314
+43%since 1990
from 918 in 1990
1990 – 2025
276 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.3
−4%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7791K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,844
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,618
+14%since 1990
from $10,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
54.6%
−17.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
45.4% rent
2.1
+43%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(869)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian1%(9)
Diversity Score14.2%(130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(217)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score37.7%(496)
38
+166%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Arkansas?

Decatur, Arkansas has about 1,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Arkansas?

The typical household in Decatur, Arkansas earns about $29,844 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Arkansas?

About 8.2% 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 18.3% 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 396 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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