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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Decherd

Tennessee · 2,196 residents · 4.795 sq mi
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Decherd has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,196
−2%vs 2000
vs 2,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
458 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Decherd
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,472
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,328
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,969 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $439 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
30.3% rent
1.9
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,838)
Black14.4%(324)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(797)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,886)
Black13.3%(292)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score30.6%(672)
31
−14%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Decherd, Tennessee?

Decherd, Tennessee has about 2,196 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Decherd, Tennessee?

The typical household in Decherd, Tennessee earns about $20,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decherd, Tennessee expensive?

In Decherd, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Decherd, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Decherd, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decherd, Tennessee?

About 20.0% of people in Decherd, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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