Decatur, Texas Population 2022
Decatur is a city located in Wise County Texas. Decatur has a 2020 population of 6,638. It is also the county seat of Wise County. Decatur is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,538 in 2010.
The average household income in Decatur is $73,525 with a poverty rate of 9.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $955 per month, and the median house value is $165,500. 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: 88.99%
- Other race: 5.50%
- Black or African American: 3.48%
- Two or more races: 1.33%
- Asian: 0.42%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,208 | 88.99% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 3.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race | 384 | 5.50% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 1.33% |
Decatur Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,507 | 2.7 | 65 |
| Married | 1,169 | 3.41 | 86 |
| Male | 95 | 3.15 | 11.6 |
| Female | 489 | 3.29 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 754 | 1.15 | 67 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 10.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 979 | 23.97% |
| Some College | 1,029 | 25.19% |
| Associates Degree | 435 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 710 | 17.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 251 | 6.14% |
Decatur Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| White | 2,777 | 2,630 | 781 |
| Hispanic | 1,170 | 642 | 161 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | |
| Black | 64 | 58 | |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 26 | |
| Other Race | 265 | 113 |
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%.
$49,040
Average Earnings
$62,171
Average Male
$34,863
Average Female
Decatur Language by Age
Decatur Language
75.62% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 24.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.28% of the population.
Decatur Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,464 | 445 | 18.06% |
| Black | 231 | 15 | 6.49% |
| White | 3,929 | 150 | 3.82% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
6.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Decatur
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Hispanic, with 18.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.81%.
Decatur Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Decatur Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 3.80% |
| Native American | 19 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 21 | 7.05% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 2.02% |
Decatur Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.23%
Born in Decatur
87.77%
Native Born
12.23%
Foreign Born
8.24%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.77% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 74.23% having been born in Texas. 8.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,578 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 2,922 | 344 | 1.26% |
| 1960 | 3,563 | 641 | 2.00% |
| 1970 | 3,240 | -323 | -0.95% |
| 1980 | 4,104 | 864 | 2.39% |
| 1990 | 4,252 | 148 | 0.35% |
| 2000 | 5,201 | 949 | 2.04% |
| 2010 | 6,042 | 841 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 6,092 | 50 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 6,142 | 50 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 6,192 | 50 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 6,242 | 50 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 6,292 | 50 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 6,342 | 50 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 6,392 | 50 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 6,442 | 50 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 6,492 | 50 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 6,538 | 46 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 6,588 | 50 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 6,638 | 50 | 0.76% |