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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Decatur

Texas · 4,252 residents · 9.281 sq mi
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Decatur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,475. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 949 residents. Median home value is $49,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,252
−18%vs 2000
vs 5,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Decatur
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,475
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,449 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,384
−26%vs 2000
vs $15,402 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $442 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(3,811)
Black2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,172)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(2,560)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,827)
Black6.7%(283)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(351)
Asian1%(41)
Other2.4%(101)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,587)
Diversity Score
37
−24%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Texas?

Decatur, Texas has about 4,252 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Texas?

The typical household in Decatur, Texas earns about $22,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur, Texas expensive?

In Decatur, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Texas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur, Texas?

About 15.6% of people in Decatur, Texas 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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