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The Town of Decatur had a population of 1,929 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Decatur is located at latitude 32.439 and longitude -89.1084 in Newton County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Decatur encompass a land area of 5.51 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Newton County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
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 Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Newton County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,929 (100%) |
| Population Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,128 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,673 |
| Median Home Value | $128,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 661 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 314 (47.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 226 (34.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 121 (18.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 540 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 287 (53.1%) |
The table below compares Decatur to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi 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 | # 135 | 69th |
| Population Density | # 241 | 44th |
| Median Household Income | # 189 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 286 | 33rd |
| Diversity Index | # 117 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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