Decatur is a town located in Newton County Mississippi. Decatur has a 2024 population of 1,913. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,941 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $54,962 with a poverty rate of 37.28%. The median age in Decatur is 21.9 years: 21.6 years for males, and 23.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,220 | 52.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,010 | 43.44% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 40 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 615 | 2.72 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.23 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 185 | 3.31 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Female | 133 | 4.68 | 9.8 | 90.2 |
| Male | 37 | 3.19 | 0 | 100 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
41.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 10.91% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 23.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 7.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 8.06% |
| High School Graduate | 279 | 26.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 9.87% |
| Some College | 138 | 13.09% |
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 | 615 | 533 | 152 |
| Black | 392 | 284 | 16 |
| Native American | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,339 | $41,250 | $41,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,969 | $33,594 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,116 | $43,077 | $40,120 |
| Some College | $47,898 | $51,335 | $26,042 |
$41,116
Average Earnings
$43,077
Average Male
$40,120
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.97% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 2.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 719 | 396 | 55.08% |
| White | 880 | 182 | 20.68% |
| Multiple | 46 | 46 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 7 | 53.85% |
37.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.01%
Male Poverty Rate
36.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 20.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.05% |
| High School | 17.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.23% |
| Female Employed | 9.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,472 | $63,047 |
| Households | $44,321 | $54,962 |
| Married Families | $84,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,571 | $42,922 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.3%
Male Marriage Rate
20.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 4.64% |
| Black | 24 | 3.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
34.8%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
82.58%
Born in Decatur
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.57% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 82.58% having been born in Mississippi. 0.17% 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 | 1,878 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,885 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 1,892 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,899 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 1,906 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 1,913 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,920 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 1,921 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 1,919 | -22 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 1,941 | 236 | 13.84% |
| 2019 | 1,705 | -124 | -6.78% |
| 2018 | 1,829 | -110 | -5.67% |
| 2017 | 1,939 | 77 | 4.14% |
| 2016 | 1,862 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 1,878 | 94 | 5.27% |
| 2013 | 1,784 | 17 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 1,767 | 18 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 1,749 | -89 | -4.84% |
| 2010 | 1,838 | 0 | 0% |