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Decatur

Arkansas · 1,773 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 $41,786. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,700. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,773
+35%since 2000
from 1,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
+3%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7791K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,786
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,439
+50%since 2000
from $11,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(882)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(591)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other11.5%(203)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,326)
Diversity Score
75
+98%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Arkansas?

Decatur, Arkansas has about 1,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Arkansas?

The typical household in Decatur, Arkansas earns about $41,786 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Arkansas?

About 16.2% 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 27.3% 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 855 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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