Decatur is a city located in Benton County Arkansas. Decatur has a 2024 population of 1,706. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,788 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $49,630 with a poverty rate of 21.6%. The median age in Decatur is 34.5 years: 34.1 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 942 | 63.18% |
| Two or more races | 298 | 19.99% |
| Native American | 87 | 5.84% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.62% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 1.48% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 580 | 2.47 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 258 | 3.34 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.25 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Male | 48 | 3.04 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Female | 46 | 3.13 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 12.87% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 4.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 9.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 500 | 49.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 8.08% |
| Some College | 111 | 11.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 518 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 109 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 28 | 4 |
| Black | 75 | 75 | 41 |
| Native American | 51 | 37 | 8 |
| Asian | 20 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 10 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 54.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,125 | $53,250 | $46,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,510 | $48,942 | $22,917 |
| High School Graduate | $40,048 | $41,154 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,692 | $32,596 | $37,813 |
| Overall | $39,716 | $42,500 | $29,196 |
| Some College | $37,344 | $45,875 | $0 |
$39,716
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$29,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.75% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 17.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 803 | 150 | 18.68% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 89 | 34.36% |
| Multiple | 298 | 63 | 21.14% |
| Black | 70 | 20 | 28.57% |
| Asian | 32 | 16 | 50% |
| Other | 25 | 12 | 48% |
21.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
20%
Male Poverty Rate
23.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 18.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.72% |
| High School | 23.38% |
| Some College | 18.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 12.83% |
| Male Employed | 0.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,942 | $59,051 |
| Households | $39,886 | $49,630 |
| Married Families | $57,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $32,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 6.88% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7.02% |
| Black | 1 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.97%
Born in Decatur
87.93%
Native Born
12.07%
Foreign Born
11.13%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
87.93% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 50.97% having been born in Arkansas. 11.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,605 | -20 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 1,625 | -20 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 1,645 | -21 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 1,666 | -20 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 1,686 | -20 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 1,706 | -21 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 1,727 | -25 | -1.43% |
| 2022 | 1,752 | -16 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,768 | -20 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 1,788 | -8 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 1,796 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 1,794 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 1,796 | 11 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 1,785 | 10 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 1,775 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 1,773 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 1,767 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 1,761 | 28 | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | 35 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 1,698 | 0 | 0% |