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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur

Tennessee · 1,395 residents · 3.796 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,402. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $70,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

1,395
+2%since 1990
from 1,361 in 1990
1990 – 2025
367 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 359 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+10%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,402
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,784
+101%since 1990
from $9,330 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.1%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$352
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.4
+16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,337)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,366)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(52)
4
−20%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 18.5 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, Tennessee?

Decatur, Tennessee has about 1,395 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Tennessee?

The typical household in Decatur, Tennessee earns about $29,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Tennessee expensive?

In Decatur, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Tennessee?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Tennessee?

About 15.1% of people in Decatur, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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