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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur

Texas · 5,201 residents · 9.281 sq mi
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Decatur has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,449. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 15% 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 $77,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

5,201
+22%since 1990
from 4,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
560 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 458 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Decatur
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,449
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,475 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,402
+35%since 1990
from $11,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$442
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
65.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
34.8% rent
2.2
+2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(3,827)
Black6.7%(283)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(351)
Asian1%(41)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,587)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(3,811)
Black2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,172)
Asian0.7%(38)
Diversity Score49.2%(2,560)
49
+32%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+2%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur, Texas?

Decatur, Texas has about 5,201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur, Texas?

The typical household in Decatur, Texas earns about $34,449 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur, Texas?

About 15.5% 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 12.0% of people in Decatur, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 949 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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