State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
851.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.45% (178)
Growth Since 2010
23.30% (1,408)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Decatur, Texas Population 2021
7,450
Decatur is a city located in Wise County Texas. It is also the county seat of Wise County. With a 2020 population of 7,450, it is the 290th largest city in Texas and the 3811th largest city in the United States . Decatur is currently growing at a rate of 2.45% annually and its population has increased by 23.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,042 in 2010. Spanning over 9 miles, Decatur has a population density of 851 people per square mile.
The average household income in Decatur is $73,525 with a poverty rate of 13.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,035 per month, and the median house value is $156,500. The median age in Decatur is 33.6 years, 31.8 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Decatur Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decaturwas:
- White: 90.87%
- Other race: 3.58%
- Black or African American: 2.37%
- Two or more races: 1.35%
- Asian: 1.26%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Decatur, Texas is 7,450 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,450.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,042.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,123 | 90.87% |
| Some Other Race | 241 | 3.58% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 2.37% |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.56% |
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Decatur Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,511 | 2.59 | 64.2 |
| Married | 1,181 | 3.36 | 83.2 |
| Non Family | 793 | 1.12 | 64.9 |
| Female | 440 | 3.14 | 23.2 |
| Male | 97 | 2.76 | 12.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 347 | 8.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 8.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,144 | 27.47% |
| Some College | 1,163 | 27.92% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 613 | 14.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 4.08% |
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Decatur Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,801 | 2,572 | 630 |
| Hispanic | 1,191 | 708 | 112 |
| Other Race | 173 | 69 | |
| Asian | 57 | 57 | |
| Black | 56 | 50 | 3 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
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$38,039
Average Earnings
$52,543
Average Male
$31,700
Average Female
Decatur Language by Age
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Decatur Language
72.33% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 27.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.63% of the population.
Decatur Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,389 | 497 | 20.80% |
| White | 3,765 | 350 | 9.30% |
| Black | 145 | 25 | 17.24% |
| Multiple | 91 | 19 | 20.88% |
13.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.45%
Male Poverty Rate
12.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Decatur
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Multiple, with 20.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 9.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.64%.
Decatur Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Decatur Married by Age and Sex
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Decatur Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Decatur Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 38 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.17% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.62% |
Decatur Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
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63.9%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.13%
Born in Decatur
87.34%
Native Born
12.66%
Foreign Born
9.47%
Non Citizen
3.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.34% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 69.13% having been born in Texas. 9.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,450 | 178 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 7,272 | 178 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 7,094 | 178 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 6,916 | 242 | 3.63% |
| 2017 | 6,674 | 111 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 6,563 | 178 | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 6,385 | 93 | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 6,292 | 91 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 6,201 | 47 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 6,154 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 6,145 | 89 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 6,056 | 855 | 1.53% |
| 2000 | 5,201 | 949 | 2.04% |
| 1990 | 4,252 | 148 | 0.35% |
| 1980 | 4,104 | 864 | 2.39% |
| 1970 | 3,240 | -323 | -0.95% |
| 1960 | 3,563 | 641 | 2.00% |
| 1950 | 2,922 | 344 | 1.26% |
| 1940 | 2,578 | 0.00% |