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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur

Mississippi · 1,426 residents · 5.514 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $59,700. At a median age of 20.8, 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 20.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,426
+14%since 1990
from 1,247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
259 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 226 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.8
−3%since 1990
from 21.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,333
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,804 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,839
+39%since 1990
from $7,782 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$203
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
61.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
38.8% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(862)
Black30.9%(385)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(671)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(932)
Black32.5%(464)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score57.1%(815)
57
+6%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.5 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, Mississippi?

Decatur, Mississippi has about 1,426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Mississippi?

The typical household in Decatur, Mississippi earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Mississippi expensive?

In Decatur, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $59,700, and the typical rent is about $203 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Mississippi?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Mississippi?

About 19.4% of people in Decatur, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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