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Decatur County

Tennessee · 11,757 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 $30,445. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,757
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024Decatur County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,445
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,741 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,757
+14%since 2000
from $17,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,954)
Black3.5%(406)
Hispanic / Latino2%(229)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,584)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(10,947)
Black2.9%(337)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(308)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other1.8%(212)
Diversity Score17.7%(2,083)
Diversity Score
18
+31%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Decatur County, Tennessee?

Decatur County, Tennessee has about 11,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Decatur County, Tennessee earns about $30,445 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Decatur County, Tennessee?

About 10.4% 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 20.3% 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 1,285 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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