Decatur is a city located in Wise County Texas. Decatur has a 2024 population of 8,466. It is also the county seat of Wise County. Decatur is currently growing at a rate of 5.61% annually and its population has increased by 27.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $93,393 with a poverty rate of 7.31%. The median age in Decatur is 37.5 years: 36.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,951 | 83.97% |
| Two or more races | 753 | 10.63% |
| Other race | 271 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,818 | 2.44 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 1,266 | 3.28 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 1,129 | 1.23 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 389 | 3.21 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 34 | 2.62 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 5.15% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 4.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 561 | 12.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 512 | 11.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,580 | 34.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 5.65% |
| Some College | 1,258 | 27.23% |
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 | 3,285 | 3,142 | 900 |
| Hispanic | 1,256 | 900 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 450 | 286 | 40 |
| Other Race | 186 | 149 | 26 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 59 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,245 | $150,078 | $69,205 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,291 | $177,984 | $91,058 |
| High School Graduate | $36,603 | $45,647 | $30,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $32,052 | $19,291 |
| Overall | $45,084 | $50,742 | $35,791 |
| Some College | $44,744 | $46,048 | $43,056 |
$45,084
Average Earnings
$50,742
Average Male
$35,791
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.48% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 22.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,375 | 311 | 7.11% |
| Hispanic | 2,290 | 183 | 7.99% |
| Multiple | 613 | 142 | 23.16% |
7.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.27%
Male Poverty Rate
10.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Multiple, with 23.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.48% |
| High School | 12.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.39% |
| Some College | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.55% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,514 | $113,592 |
| Households | $71,919 | $93,393 |
| Married Families | $116,845 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,379 | $56,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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
315
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
66.39%
Born in Decatur
86.54%
Native Born
13.46%
Foreign Born
8.07%
Non Citizen
5.39%
Naturalized
86.54% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 66.39% having been born in Texas. 8.07% 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 | 10,718 | 451 | 4.39% |
| 2028 | 10,267 | 450 | 4.58% |
| 2027 | 9,817 | 450 | 4.8% |
| 2026 | 9,367 | 451 | 5.06% |
| 2025 | 8,916 | 450 | 5.32% |
| 2024 | 8,466 | 450 | 5.61% |
| 2023 | 8,016 | 811 | 11.26% |
| 2022 | 7,205 | 276 | 3.98% |
| 2021 | 6,929 | 264 | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 6,665 | -436 | -6.14% |
| 2019 | 7,101 | 169 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 6,932 | 252 | 3.77% |
| 2017 | 6,680 | 119 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 6,561 | 182 | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 6,379 | 97 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 6,282 | 94 | 1.52% |
| 2013 | 6,188 | 50 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 6,138 | 12 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,126 | 95 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 6,031 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,201 | 949 | 22.32% |
| 1990 | 4,252 | 148 | 3.61% |
| 1980 | 4,104 | 864 | 26.67% |
| 1970 | 3,240 | -323 | -9.07% |
| 1960 | 3,563 | 641 | 21.94% |
| 1950 | 2,922 | 344 | 13.34% |
| 1940 | 2,578 | -8,140 | -75.95% |