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Decatur

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.514
State:
Mississippi

Decatur is a town located in Newton County, Mississippi. Decatur has a 2026 population of 1,858. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,942 in 2020.

The median household income in Decatur is $50,128 with a poverty rate of 20.73%. The median age in Decatur is 21.7 years: 20.9 years for males, and 27.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.4 males.

1.9K
Total Population
337
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.75%
Growth

Decatur Population

Decatur Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,858-14-0.75%
20251,872-14-0.74%
20241,886-17-0.89%
20231,903-2-0.1%
20221,90540.21%
20211,901-41-2.11%
20201,942-4-0.21%
20191,705-124-6.78%
20181,829-110-5.67%
20171,939774.14%
20161,862-6-0.32%
20151,868-10-0.53%
20141,878945.27%
20131,784170.96%
20121,767181.03%
20111,749-92-5%
20101,838-5-0.27%

Median Age

Overall: 21.7 years
Female: 27.7 years
Male: 20.9 years

Decatur Adults

There are 1,587 adults, (181 of whom are seniors) in Decatur.

Sex Ratio

Female: 930 (48.2%)
Male: 999 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Decatur includes 68.17% White, 27.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,31568.17%
Black or African American52327.11%
Two or more races402.07%
Native American251.3%
Other race170.88%
Asian90.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White613.16%
Other race170.88%
Two or more races80.41%
Native American40.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,25465.01%
Black or African American52327.11%
Two or more races321.66%
Native American211.09%
Asian90.47%

Decatur Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Decatur 's average per capita income is $45,781. Household income levels show a median of $50,128. The poverty rate stands at 20.73%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,065-
Families$69,018$86,989
Households$50,128$67,503
Non Families$37,232$45,398

$45,781

Average Income

$50,128

Median Household Income

20.73%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)