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Decatur

Mississippi · 1,945 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 $40,208. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 20% 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 $100,400. At a median age of 21.4, 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 21.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
1,945
+36%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.4
+3%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,208
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,538
+71%since 2000
from $10,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(932)
Black32.5%(464)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(815)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,073)
Black38%(740)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(40)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other3%(58)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,309)
Diversity Score
67
+18%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Mississippi?

Decatur, Mississippi has about 1,945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Mississippi?

The typical household in Decatur, Mississippi earns about $40,208 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Mississippi?

About 19.6% 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 26.5% 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 698 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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