Decherd is a city located in Franklin County Tennessee. Decherd has a 2024 population of 2,467. Decherd is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,375 in 2020.
The average household income in Decherd is $42,393 with a poverty rate of 23.85%. The median age in Decherd is 39.7 years: 33.5 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decherd was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,249 | 84.33% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 9.45% |
| Two or more races | 120 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,319 | 2.02 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Non Family | 701 | 1.19 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Married | 366 | 2.89 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 223 | 3.18 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Male | 29 | 2.17 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
39.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 7.03% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 5.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 3.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,024 | 52.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 2.93% |
| Some College | 457 | 23.46% |
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 | 1,647 | 1,481 | 153 |
| Black | 216 | 190 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 16 | 5 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,442 | $43,409 | $40,673 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,000 | $102,188 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $27,124 | $38,664 | $26,300 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,673 | $50,577 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,518 | $41,618 | $26,634 |
| Some College | $31,053 | $53,036 | $25,486 |
$30,518
Average Earnings
$41,618
Average Male
$26,634
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Decherd residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,234 | 484 | 21.67% |
| Black | 252 | 86 | 34.13% |
| Multiple | 120 | 61 | 50.83% |
| Asian | 36 | 5 | 13.89% |
23.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.06%
Male Poverty Rate
28.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decherd is Multiple, with 50.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decherd is Asian, with 13.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.02% |
| High School | 18.75% |
| Some College | 15.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
| Female Employed | 2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,413 | $54,974 |
| Households | $28,438 | $42,393 |
| Married Families | $69,052 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,544 | $28,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 8.34% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 41.82% |
| Black | 20 | 9.13% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 17.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
70.75%
Born in Decherd
97.83%
Native Born
2.17%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
97.83% of Decherd residents were born in the United States, with 70.75% having been born in Tennessee. 2.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,582 | 23 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 2,559 | 23 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 2,536 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 2026 | 2,513 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 2,490 | 23 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 2,467 | 23 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 2,444 | 27 | 1.12% |
| 2022 | 2,417 | 41 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 2,376 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,375 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 2,379 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,391 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 2,386 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 2,395 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 2,401 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 2,411 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,421 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,410 | 80 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 2,330 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 2,346 | 0 | 0% |