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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Decatur County

Tennessee · 11,731 residents · 333.879 sq mi
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Decatur County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,741. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% 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 $56,200. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

11,731
+12%since 1990
from 10,472 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+6%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,741
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,925 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,285
+85%since 1990
from $9,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.0%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
19.9% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(10,025)
Black3.9%(409)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(61)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,212)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,954)
Black3.5%(406)
Hispanic / Latino2%(229)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,584)
14
+17%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.6%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.6 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 County, Tennessee?

Decatur County, Tennessee has about 11,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Decatur County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Decatur County, Tennessee earns about $28,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Decatur County, Tennessee expensive?

In Decatur County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur County, Tennessee?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Decatur County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Decatur County, Tennessee?

About 16.0% of people in Decatur County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Decatur County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Decatur County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,259 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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