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The City of Decherd had a population of 2,976 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Decherd is located at latitude 35.2098 and longitude -86.0794 in Franklin County. The formal boundaries for the City of Decherd encompass a land area of 4.81 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Franklin County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Decherd has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Decherd is located within Commissioner District 8, a minor civil division (MCD) of Franklin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,976 (100%) |
| Population Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,575 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,083 |
| Median Home Value | $144,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,397 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 549 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 784 (56.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 (4.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,333 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 637 (47.8%) |
The table below compares Decherd to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 160 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 190 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 467 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 428 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 230 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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