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The Town of Decatur had a population of 1,898 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Decatur is located at latitude 35.5148 and longitude -84.7902 in Meigs County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Decatur encompass a land area of 3 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Meigs County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Decatur 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 Town of Decatur is located within Commissioner District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Meigs County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,898 (100%) |
| Population Density | 500 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,578 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,771 |
| Median Home Value | $220,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 778 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 415 (53.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 304 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 59 (7.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 719 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 383 (53.3%) |
The table below compares Decatur 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 | # 229 | 55th |
| Population Density | # 246 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 419 | 17th |
| Per Capita Income | # 393 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 319 | 37th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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