Decatur Population

2010–2026

1,878

2026 projection

5.9% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Decatur. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,878-150.79%
20251,893+1629.36%
20241,731-80.46%
20231,739-231.31%
20221,762-110.62%
20211,77300.00%
20201,773-100.56%
20191,783+10.06%
20181,782-40.22%
20171,786+100.56%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Decatur is growing faster than Arkansas and the U.S., and slower than Benton County.

  • Benton County+16.0%
  • Decatur+5.8%
  • Arkansas+3.3%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Decatur Demographics

36.4median age

Median age

Female40.4 yrs
Male34.9 yrs

Adults

1,201
204 seniors (65+) · 17% of adults997 other adults

Sex

Female 41.5% · 651Male 58.5% · 916

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Decatur Income

$45,179median household income

Median household income

$45,179

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,267

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.8%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Decatur Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%44%50%
Never married34%41%25%
Divorced13%11%15%
Widowed6%3%9%
Separated1%1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201