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Decatur

Tennessee · 1,598 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 $27,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,400. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,598
+15%since 2000
from 1,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Decatur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,614
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,402 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,845
+38%since 2000
from $18,784 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.578
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+60%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,366)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,555)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3%(48)
Diversity Score11.1%(177)
Diversity Score
11
+196%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Tennessee?

Decatur, Tennessee has about 1,598 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Tennessee?

The typical household in Decatur, Tennessee earns about $27,614 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 $105,400, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Tennessee?

About 8.4% 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 24.6% 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 237 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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