Decatur, MS

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2,325
TOTAL POPULATION
1,080
MALE POPULATION
1,245
FEMALE POPULATION
86.75
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,700
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,472
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,321
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
720
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Decatur Zip Codes

Decatur Area Codes

Race in Decatur

The most populous races in Decatur are White / Caucasian (1,220 | 52.5%), Black / African American (1,010 | 43.4%), and Two or more Races (55 | 2.4%).
Race in Decatur
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,01043.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino210.9%
Native / Alaskan401.7%
White / Caucasian1,22052.5%
Two or more Races552.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,325100.0%

Ancestry in Decatur

The most populous ancestries reported in Decatur are Irish (293 | 12.6%), American (239 | 10.3%), English (89 | 3.8%), German (57 | 2.5%), and Choctaw (22 | 0.9%), together accounting for 30.1% of all Decatur residents.
Ancestry in Decatur
Ancestry# Population% Population
African70.3%
American23910.3%
Brazilian160.7%
Central American80.3%
Chilean60.3%
Choctaw220.9%
English893.8%
European90.4%
French100.4%
German572.5%
Greek20.1%
Guatemalan80.3%
Haitian60.3%
Irish29312.6%
Italian190.8%
Jamaican150.6%
Korean110.5%
Mexican70.3%
Norwegian70.3%
Polish70.3%
Scotch-Irish170.7%
Scottish30.1%
South American60.3%
Subsaharan African70.3%
Welsh100.4%
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Immigrants in Decatur

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Decatur came from Latin America (10 | 0.4%), South America (10 | 0.4%), Chile (6 | 0.3%), and Brazil (4 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Decatur residents.
Immigrants in Decatur
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Brazil40.2%
Chile60.3%
Latin America100.4%
South America100.4%
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Sex and Age in Decatur

Sex and Age in Decatur

The most populous age groups in Decatur are 15 to 19 Years (218 | 20.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (248 | 19.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (3.3%)77 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years57 (5.3%)99 (8.0%)
10 to 14 Years119 (11.0%)70 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years218 (20.2%)248 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Years197 (18.2%)150 (12.0%)
25 to 29 Years61 (5.7%)53 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years86 (8.0%)97 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years8 (0.7%)52 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years52 (4.8%)41 (3.3%)
45 to 49 Years79 (7.3%)15 (1.2%)
50 to 54 Years56 (5.2%)45 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years16 (1.5%)27 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years38 (3.5%)90 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years8 (0.7%)18 (1.5%)
70 to 74 Years5 (0.5%)85 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years26 (2.4%)38 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years18 (1.7%)20 (1.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (1.6%)
Total1,080 (100.0%)1,245 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Decatur

Median Family Size in Decatur

The median family size in Decatur is 3.66 persons per family, with single female/mother families (133 | 37.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (37 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.35 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Decatur
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple185 (52.1%)3.31
Single Male/Father37 (10.4%)2.35
Single Female/Mother133 (37.5%)4.50
Total Families355 (100.0%)3.66

Median Household Size in Decatur

The median household size in Decatur is 2.72 persons per household, with single female/mother households (133 | 21.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.68 persons per household. non-family households (260 | 42.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Decatur
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple185 (30.1%)3.31
Single Male/Father37 (6.0%)3.19
Single Female/Mother133 (21.6%)4.68
Non-family260 (42.3%)1.23
Total Households615 (100.0%)2.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Decatur

Out of a total of 615 households in Decatur, 355 (57.7%) are family households, while 260 (42.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 185, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 243.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Decatur
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-243 (39.5%)
2-Person Households185 (30.1%)3 (0.5%)
3-Person Households61 (9.9%)8 (1.3%)
4-Person Households72 (11.7%)6 (1.0%)
5-Person Households31 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total355 (57.7%)260 (42.3%)

Female Fertility in Decatur

Fertility by Age in Decatur

Average fertility rate in Decatur is 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Decatur
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)17.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)8.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Decatur

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Decatur
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Decatur

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)217.0
Total5 (100.0%)8.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Decatur

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Decatur
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Decatur

Income Overview in Decatur

Per Capita Income in Decatur is $17,700, while median incomes of families and households are $48,472 and $44,321 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,325$17,700
Median Family Income355$48,472
Mean Family Income355$63,047
Median Household Income615$44,321
Mean Household Income615$54,962
Income Deficit355$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,32541.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,32558.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3250.49

Earnings by Sex in Decatur

Average Earnings in Decatur are $24,756, $34,427 for men and $20,183 for women, a difference of 41.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Decatur
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male390 (46.1%)$34,427
Female456 (53.9%)$20,183
Total846 (100.0%)$24,756

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Decatur

The most common earnings brackets in Decatur are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (53 | 13.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (71 | 15.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Decatur
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less43 (11.0%)71 (15.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (6.7%)23 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (1.0%)25 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99920 (5.1%)10 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (1.0%)20 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (3.1%)59 (12.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.8%)17 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)41 (9.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99926 (6.7%)15 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (1.8%)16 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99953 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (0.5%)20 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99951 (13.1%)52 (11.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (3.6%)22 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99948 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)25 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)16 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (8.7%)18 (4.0%)
$100,000+35 (9.0%)6 (1.3%)
Total390 (100.0%)456 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Decatur

Average earnings in Decatur are $43,077 for men and $40,120 for women, a difference of 6.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,335, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,594. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,370, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,042.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,594$0
High School Diploma$41,250$41,370
College or Associate's Degree$51,335$26,042
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,077$40,120

Family Income in Decatur

Family Income Brackets in Decatur

According to the Decatur family income data, there are 71 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (3.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Decatur
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006117.2%
$10,000 to $14,999329.0%
$15,000 to $24,999287.9%
$25,000 to $34,999246.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993810.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997120.0%
$75,000 to $99,999226.2%
$100,000 to $149,9995014.1%
$150,000 to $199,999143.9%
$200,000+154.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Decatur

2-person families (220 | 62.0%) account for the highest median family income in Decatur with $44,211 per family, while 2-person families (220 | 62.0%) have the highest median income of $22,106 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Decatur
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families220 (62.0%)$44,211
3-Person Families26 (7.3%)$0
4-Person Families72 (20.3%)$0
5-Person Families31 (8.7%)$0
6-Person Families6 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total355 (100.0%)$48,472

Family Income by Number of Earners in Decatur

Family Income by Number of Earners in Decatur
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners102 (28.7%)$11,719
1 Earner161 (45.4%)$44,531
2 Earners82 (23.1%)$107,708
3+ Earners10 (2.8%)$0
Total355 (100.0%)$48,472

Household Income in Decatur

Household Income Brackets in Decatur

With 117 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Decatur, accounting for 19.0% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (2.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Decatur
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007111.5%
$10,000 to $14,999579.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998914.5%
$25,000 to $34,999487.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911719.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999215.0%
$75,000 to $99,999447.2%
$100,000 to $149,9996811.1%
$150,000 to $199,999142.3%
$200,000+152.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Decatur

The median household income in Decatur is $44,321, with the highest median household income of $53,241 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 224 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $2,499, with 51 households (8.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Decatur
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years51 (8.3%)$2,499
25 to 44 Years152 (24.7%)$41,250
45 to 64 Years224 (36.4%)$53,241
65+ Years188 (30.6%)$46,250
Total615 (100.0%)$44,321

Poverty in Decatur

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur

With 38.0% poverty level for males and 36.8% for females among the residents of Decatur, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (100.0%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (41.7%)48 (62.3%)
5 Years35 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years47 (82.5%)92 (67.6%)
12 to 14 Years47 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years54 (90.0%)61 (54.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (3.9%)25 (17.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)40 (44.4%)
45 to 54 Years47 (36.7%)6 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (13.0%)21 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (16.5%)
75 Years and over6 (13.6%)19 (24.4%)
Total263 (38.0%)361 (36.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur

According to the poverty statistics in Decatur, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (58.3%)29 (37.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (17.5%)44 (32.4%)
12 to 14 Years37 (44.1%)22 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (10.0%)52 (46.0%)
25 to 34 Years122 (96.1%)119 (82.6%)
35 to 44 Years54 (100.0%)50 (55.6%)
45 to 54 Years81 (63.3%)54 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years47 (87.0%)96 (82.1%)
65 to 74 Years13 (100.0%)86 (83.5%)
75 Years and over38 (86.4%)59 (75.6%)
Total429 (62.0%)621 (63.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Decatur

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Decatur show that 8.1% or 15 of the total 185 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 11.1%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Decatur
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children104 (88.9%)13 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children51 (96.2%)2 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (91.9%)15 (8.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Decatur

According to the poverty data in Decatur, 64.9% or 24 single-father households and 64.7% or 86 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (80.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Decatur
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (26.6%)
1 or 2 Children24 (80.0%)27 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (64.9%)86 (64.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Decatur

The poverty data for Decatur shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (8.1%) and 110 of the single-parent households (64.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (11.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Decatur
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (11.1%)17 (23.9%)
1 or 2 Children2 (3.8%)51 (89.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (8.1%)110 (64.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Decatur

Employment by Class of Employer in Decatur

Among the 634 employed individuals in Decatur, private company employees (342 | 53.9%), local government employees (97 | 15.3%), and state government employees (66 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Decatur
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees34253.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)121.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)457.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations386.0%
Local Government Employees9715.3%
State Government Employees6610.4%
Federal Government Employees345.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total634100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Decatur

According to the labor force statistics for Decatur, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,846), 39.0% or 720 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.8% or 78 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.8% or 168 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.2% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Decatur
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years65 (14.6%)9 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Years108 (31.1%)8 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years59 (51.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years168 (91.8%)19 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years118 (77.1%)25 (21.2%)
45 to 54 Years121 (62.1%)17 (14.0%)
55 to 59 Years20 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years33 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total720 (39.0%)78 (10.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Decatur

According to labor force statistics for Decatur, 63.6% of individuals (519) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (816) are in the labor force, with 11.8% or 61 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 74.8% or 86 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.9% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School68 (48.9%)39 (27.9%)
High School Diploma154 (66.4%)26 (11.0%)
College / Associate Degree211 (63.9%)39 (11.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher86 (74.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (63.6%)96 (11.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Decatur

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Decatur are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100 | 15.6%), Community & Social Service (88 | 13.7%), Health Technologists (88 | 13.7%), Education Instruction & Library (63 | 9.8%), and Management (28 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Decatur

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Decatur, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (13.6%)76 (86.4%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (10.0%)90 (90.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Total (Category)54 (22.4%)187 (77.6%)
Total (Overall)325 (50.6%)317 (49.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Decatur are Cleaning & Maintenance (38 | 5.9%), Healthcare Support (21 | 3.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 2.3%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Decatur

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Decatur, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (36.8%), and Healthcare Support (23.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24 (63.2%)14 (36.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)61 (65.6%)32 (34.4%)
Total (Overall)325 (50.6%)317 (49.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Decatur are Office & Administration (97 | 15.1%), and Sales & Related (56 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Decatur

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13 (23.2%)43 (76.8%)
Office & Administration70 (72.2%)27 (27.8%)
Total (Category)83 (54.2%)70 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)325 (50.6%)317 (49.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Decatur are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (25 | 3.9%), and Construction & Extraction (24 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Decatur

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)325 (50.6%)317 (49.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Decatur are Production (68 | 10.6%), Material Moving (32 | 5.0%), and Transportation (6 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Decatur

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Production48 (70.6%)20 (29.4%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving24 (75.0%)8 (25.0%)
Total (Category)78 (73.6%)28 (26.4%)
Total (Overall)325 (50.6%)317 (49.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur

Employment Industries in Decatur

The major employment industries in Decatur include Manufacturing (123 | 19.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (111 | 17.3%), Retail Trade (100 | 15.6%), Educational Services (76 | 11.8%), and Construction (58 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Decatur

Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur

The Decatur industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Educational Services (96.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction52 (89.7%)6 (10.3%)
Manufacturing86 (69.9%)37 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade8 (33.3%)16 (66.7%)
Retail Trade54 (54.0%)46 (46.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services3 (4.0%)73 (96.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26 (23.4%)85 (76.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
Public Administration4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (50.6%)317 (49.4%)

Education in Decatur

School Enrollment in Decatur

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,142 students in Decatur are college / undergraduate (702 | 61.5%), elementary school (148 | 13.0%), and middle school (115 | 10.1%).
School Enrollment in Decatur
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool796.9%
Kindergarten50.4%
Elementary School14813.0%
Middle School11510.1%
High School837.3%
College / Undergraduate70261.5%
Graduate / Professional100.9%
Total1,142100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Decatur

Out of a total of 1,142 students who are enrolled in schools in Decatur, 71 (6.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,071 (93.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (63.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Decatur
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (36.4%)21 (63.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old130 (92.2%)11 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds172 (91.0%)17 (9.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds432 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds272 (93.5%)19 (6.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Total1,071 (93.8%)71 (6.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Decatur

Education (61 | 34.7%), science & technology (41 | 23.3%), business (20 | 11.4%), literature & languages (12 | 6.8%), and arts & humanities (9 | 5.1%) are the most common fields of study among 176 individuals in Decatur who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Decatur
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics52.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural63.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology42.3%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering31.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies42.3%
Science & Technology4123.3%
Business2011.4%
Education6134.7%
Literature & Languages126.8%
Liberal Arts & History52.8%
Visual & Performing Arts63.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities95.1%
Total176100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Decatur

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Decatur

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Decatur are males with 1 vehicle (111, accounting for 37.4%) and females with 1 vehicle (99, making up 43.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Decatur
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle111 (37.4%)99 (39.0%)
2 Vehicles77 (25.9%)84 (33.1%)
3 Vehicles85 (28.6%)65 (25.6%)
4 Vehicles8 (2.7%)6 (2.4%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total297 (100.0%)254 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Decatur

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Decatur are 5 to 9 minutes (132 commuters, 21.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (115 commuters, 18.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (107 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Decatur
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes111.8%
5 to 9 Minutes13221.6%
10 to 14 Minutes325.2%
15 to 19 Minutes10016.3%
20 to 24 Minutes10717.5%
25 to 29 Minutes30.5%
30 to 34 Minutes6210.1%
35 to 39 Minutes122.0%
40 to 44 Minutes203.3%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes11518.8%
90 or more Minutes182.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Decatur

The most common commute times in Decatur are 15 to 19 minutes (80 commuters, 25.4%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (81 commuters, 27.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Decatur
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (0.9%)8 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes75 (23.8%)57 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes13 (4.1%)19 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes80 (25.4%)20 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes61 (19.4%)46 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (8.9%)34 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (6.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (10.8%)81 (27.3%)
90 or more Minutes18 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Decatur

The most frequent times of departure to work in Decatur are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (93, 29.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (58, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Decatur
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM39 (12.4%)6 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)52 (17.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM84 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM93 (29.5%)28 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM29 (9.2%)58 (19.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18 (5.7%)46 (15.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (2.9%)12 (4.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (3.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)31 (10.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM18 (5.7%)44 (14.8%)
Total315 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Decatur

Occupancy by Ownership in Decatur

Of the total 615 dwellings in Decatur, owner-occupied units account for 256 (41.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 359 (58.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Decatur
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25641.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35958.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units615100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Decatur

Occupancy by Household Size in Decatur
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24339.5%
2-Person Household18830.6%
3-Person Household6911.2%
4+ Person Household11518.7%
Total Housing Units615100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Decatur

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Decatur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household96 (39.5%)147 (60.5%)
2-Person Household107 (56.9%)81 (43.1%)
3-Person Household13 (18.8%)56 (81.2%)
4+ Person Household40 (34.8%)75 (65.2%)
Total Housing Units256 (41.6%)359 (58.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Decatur

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School34 (35.4%)62 (64.6%)
High School Diploma21 (16.3%)108 (83.7%)
College/Associate Degree107 (41.5%)151 (58.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher94 (71.2%)38 (28.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Decatur

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Decatur
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12320.0%
35 to 44 Years8013.0%
45 to 54 Years9014.6%
55 to 64 Years13421.8%
65 to 74 Years9415.3%
75 to 84 Years7412.0%
85 Years and Over203.3%
Total615100.0%

Housing Finances in Decatur

Median Income by Occupancy in Decatur

Median Income by Occupancy in Decatur
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied256 (41.6%)$55,625
Renter-Occupied359 (58.4%)$25,563
Average615 (100.0%)$44,321

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Decatur

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Decatur
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (2.3%)50 (13.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)15 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99916 (6.2%)41 (11.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (1.6%)44 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (6.2%)25 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.1%)35 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (26.6%)49 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (12.5%)60 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (8.6%)22 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99950 (19.5%)18 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more29 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Decatur

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Decatur
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30073 (28.5%)13 (3.6%)
$300 to $49987 (34.0%)92 (25.6%)
$500 to $79926 (10.2%)78 (21.7%)
$800 to $9995 (1.9%)82 (22.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49942 (16.4%)27 (7.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (3.5%)18 (5.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (3.1%)3 (0.8%)
Total256 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Decatur

Housing Structures in Decatur

Housing Structures in Decatur
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34556.1%
Single Unit, Attached142.3%
2 Unit Apartments609.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments284.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9215.0%
10 or more Apartments91.5%
Mobile Home / Other6710.9%
Total615100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Decatur

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Decatur
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached225 (65.2%)120 (34.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other31 (46.3%)36 (53.7%)
Total256 (41.6%)359 (58.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Decatur

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Decatur
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)80 (22.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms91 (35.5%)202 (56.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms93 (36.3%)71 (19.8%)
8 or more Rooms72 (28.1%)6 (1.7%)
Total256 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Decatur

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Decatur
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas61 (23.8%)154 (42.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas26 (10.2%)18 (5.0%)
Electricity169 (66.0%)187 (52.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total256 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Decatur

Household Vehicle Usage in Decatur
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (8.6%)61 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle85 (33.2%)221 (61.6%)
2 Vehicles85 (33.2%)48 (13.4%)
3 or more Vehicles64 (25.0%)29 (8.1%)
Total256 (100.0%)359 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Decatur

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Decatur

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units18472
Median Property Value$92,300$168,000
Median Household Income$48,438$21
Monthly Housing Costs$353$8
Real Estate Taxes$847$11

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999103 (56.0%)3 (4.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99951 (27.7%)52 (72.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (6.0%)14 (19.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)3 (4.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (19.6%)3 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99965 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99924 (13.0%)3 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (1.1%)8 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (17.9%)20 (27.8%)
$150,000 or more8 (4.3%)17 (23.6%)
Total184 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Decatur

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Decatur
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x126 (68.5%)107,917 (149,884.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (10.3%)53 (73.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x19 (10.3%)8 (11.1%)
4.0x or more17 (9.2%)5 (6.9%)
Total184 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80035 (19.0%)3 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,49938 (20.6%)18 (25.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (7.6%)10 (13.9%)
Total184 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Decatur
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years447 (88.2%)60 (11.8%)
19 to 25 Years434 (71.7%)171 (28.3%)
26 to 34 Years209 (75.4%)68 (24.5%)
35 to 44 Years93 (64.6%)51 (35.4%)
45 to 54 Years95 (50.5%)93 (49.5%)
55 to 64 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,846 (80.6%)443 (19.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Decatur
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen447 (88.2%)60 (11.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen434 (71.7%)171 (28.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Decatur
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000375 (72.8%)140 (27.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999445 (92.5%)36 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999213 (75.3%)70 (24.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over232 (92.8%)18 (7.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Decatur

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Decatur
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6126 (79.2%)33 (20.7%)
6 to 18 Years248 (48.9%)223 (44.0%)
19 to 25 Years29 (4.8%)410 (67.8%)
25 to 34 Years73 (26.4%)136 (49.1%)
35 to 44 Years29 (20.1%)82 (56.9%)
45 to 54 Years27 (14.4%)68 (36.2%)
55 to 64 Years86 (50.3%)90 (52.6%)
65 to 74 Years116 (100.0%)84 (72.4%)
75 Years and over122 (100.0%)82 (67.2%)
Total856 (37.4%)1,208 (52.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Decatur

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (6.8%)52 (25.6%)
18 to 34 Years64 (11.8%)58 (11.3%)
35 to 64 Years25 (10.6%)110 (41.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)45 (43.7%)
75 Years and over39 (88.6%)68 (87.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Decatur

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.4%)6 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over39 (88.6%)21 (26.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (45.5%)21 (26.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (6.8%)23 (11.3%)
18 to 34 Years64 (11.8%)53 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years7 (3.0%)58 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (9.7%)
75 Years and over14 (31.8%)13 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (7.2%)68 (25.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)45 (43.7%)
75 Years and over12 (27.3%)51 (65.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (9.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (32.1%)

Technology Access in Decatur

Computing Device Access in Decatur

Computing Device Access in Decatur
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28646.5%
Smartphone51283.3%
Tablet27945.4%
No Computing Device7412.0%
Total615100.0%

Internet Access in Decatur

Internet Access in Decatur
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home33955.1%
Cellular Data Only10617.2%
Satellite Internet609.8%
No Internet15625.4%
Total615100.0%

Decatur Summary

Decatur is a small town located in Newton County, Mississippi. It is situated on the banks of the Leaf River and is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Decatur was founded in 1836 by a group of settlers from Georgia. The town was named after Commodore Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812. The town was incorporated in 1837 and quickly became a thriving agricultural center. The town was home to several cotton plantations and was a major producer of cotton and other agricultural products.
During the Civil War, Decatur was the site of several battles between Union and Confederate forces. After the war, the town experienced a period of economic decline as the cotton industry declined. However, the town was able to recover and by the early 20th century, Decatur had become a thriving agricultural center once again.

Geography

Decatur is located in the southeastern corner of Newton County, Mississippi. The town is situated on the banks of the Leaf River and is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located approximately 30 miles south of Hattiesburg and is accessible via US Highway 49.
The town has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located in a rural area and is surrounded by forests and farmland. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Decatur’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several cotton plantations and is a major producer of cotton and other agricultural products. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a woodworking plant. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Decatur had a population of 1,500 people. The town has a population that is predominantly white (90.2%) and African American (9.8%). The median household income in the town is $30,000 and the median age is 37.
Decatur is a small town with a rural atmosphere and a friendly atmosphere. The town is home to several small businesses and is a major producer of cotton and other agricultural products. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies and is a popular destination for tourists.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Decatur?
Total Population of Decatur is 2,325.
What is the Total Male Population of Decatur?
Total Male Population of Decatur is 1,080.
What is the Total Female Population of Decatur?
Total Female Population of Decatur is 1,245.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Decatur?
There are 86.75 Males per 100 Females in Decatur.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Decatur?
There are 115.28 Females per 100 Males in Decatur.
What is the Median Population Age in Decatur?
Median Population Age in Decatur is 21.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Decatur
Average Family Size in Decatur is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Decatur
Average Household Size in Decatur is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Decatur?
Per Capita income in Decatur is $17,700.
What is the Median Family Income in Decatur?
Median Family Income in Decatur is $48,472.
What is the Median Household income in Decatur?
Median Household Income in Decatur is $44,321.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Decatur?
Income or Wage Gap in Decatur is 41.4%.
Women in Decatur earn 58.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Decatur?
Inequality or Gini Index in Decatur is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Decatur?
There are 720 People in the Labor Forcein in Decatur.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Decatur?
39.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Decatur.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Decatur?
Unemployment Rate in Decatur is 10.8%.