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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 1,886. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,942 in 2020.

1.9K
Total Population
342
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.89%
Growth

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)