Decatur, TN

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1,840
TOTAL POPULATION
864
MALE POPULATION
976
FEMALE POPULATION
88.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,183
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,066
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
764
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
22.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Decatur Zip Codes

Decatur Area Codes

Race in Decatur

The most populous races in Decatur are White / Caucasian (1,714 | 93.1%), Two or more Races (70 | 3.8%), and Black / African American (56 | 3.0%).
Race in Decatur
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American563.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino181.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,71493.1%
Two or more Races703.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,840100.0%

Ancestry in Decatur

The most populous ancestries reported in Decatur are Italian (229 | 12.4%), Irish (193 | 10.5%), American (192 | 10.4%), English (184 | 10.0%), and German (101 | 5.5%), together accounting for 48.9% of all Decatur residents.
Ancestry in Decatur
Ancestry# Population% Population
American19210.4%
Austrian10.1%
Canadian20.1%
Central American181.0%
Cherokee80.4%
Chickasaw20.1%
Dutch261.4%
Eastern European382.1%
English18410.0%
European191.0%
French181.0%
French Canadian80.4%
German1015.5%
Guatemalan181.0%
Irish19310.5%
Italian22912.4%
Norwegian170.9%
Polish70.4%
Russian160.9%
Scotch-Irish341.8%
Scottish241.3%
Swedish20.1%
Swiss40.2%
Welsh100.5%
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Immigrants in Decatur

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Decatur came from Central America (18 | 1.0%), Guatemala (18 | 1.0%), Latin America (18 | 1.0%), and Canada (2 | 0.1%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Decatur residents.
Immigrants in Decatur
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada20.1%
Central America181.0%
Guatemala181.0%
Latin America181.0%
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Sex and Age in Decatur

Sex and Age in Decatur

The most populous age groups in Decatur are Under 5 Years (127 | 14.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (127 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years127 (14.7%)45 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years54 (6.2%)58 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years11 (1.3%)40 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years67 (7.7%)63 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years53 (6.1%)127 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Years90 (10.4%)21 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years43 (5.0%)46 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years26 (3.0%)59 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years79 (9.1%)76 (7.8%)
45 to 49 Years62 (7.2%)39 (4.0%)
50 to 54 Years15 (1.7%)54 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years33 (3.8%)82 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years42 (4.9%)39 (4.0%)
65 to 69 Years30 (3.5%)39 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years47 (5.4%)91 (9.3%)
75 to 79 Years43 (5.0%)45 (4.6%)
80 to 84 Years21 (2.4%)41 (4.2%)
85 Years and over21 (2.4%)11 (1.1%)
Total864 (100.0%)976 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Decatur

Median Family Size in Decatur

The median family size in Decatur is 3.03 persons per family, with single female/mother families (158 | 36.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Decatur
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple254 (58.1%)2.97
Single Male/Father25 (5.7%)2.80
Single Female/Mother158 (36.2%)3.15
Total Families437 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Decatur

The median household size in Decatur is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (158 | 21.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.61 persons per household. non-family households (302 | 40.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Decatur
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple254 (34.4%)2.97
Single Male/Father25 (3.4%)3.00
Single Female/Mother158 (21.4%)3.61
Non-family302 (40.9%)1.08
Total Households739 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Decatur

Out of a total of 739 households in Decatur, 437 (59.1%) are family households, while 302 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 172, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 291.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Decatur
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-291 (39.4%)
2-Person Households172 (23.3%)6 (0.8%)
3-Person Households106 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households44 (5.9%)5 (0.7%)
5-Person Households28 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households63 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total437 (59.1%)302 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Decatur

Fertility by Age in Decatur

Average fertility rate in Decatur is 148.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 325.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.0% 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 years63 (94.0%)325.0
35 to 50 years4 (6.0%)20.0
Total67 (100.0%)148.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Decatur

6.0% of women with births (67) in Decatur are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Decatur
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (6.0%)63 (94.0%)

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 Diploma63 (94.0%)284.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (6.0%)26.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total67 (100.0%)148.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Decatur

94.0% of women with births in Decatur are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
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%)63 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (6.0%)63 (94.0%)

Income in Decatur

Income Overview in Decatur

Per Capita Income in Decatur is $21,183, while median incomes of families and households are $55,938 and $48,066 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,840$21,183
Median Family Income437$55,938
Mean Family Income437$63,728
Median Household Income739$48,066
Mean Household Income739$53,444
Income Deficit437$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,8400.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,840100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,8400.43

Earnings by Sex in Decatur

Earnings by Sex in Decatur
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male373 (48.5%)$0
Female396 (51.5%)$14,063
Total769 (100.0%)$19,011

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Decatur

The most common earnings brackets in Decatur are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (62 | 16.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (81 | 20.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Decatur
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (2.4%)81 (20.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.9%)19 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49915 (4.0%)5 (1.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)21 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49951 (13.7%)52 (13.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)32 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (7.5%)20 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99962 (16.6%)5 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (2.7%)4 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.5%)32 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (2.7%)41 (10.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9998 (2.1%)8 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (1.3%)17 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99925 (6.7%)2 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (4.6%)24 (6.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99930 (8.0%)19 (4.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99932 (8.6%)3 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (6.4%)7 (1.8%)
$100,000+29 (7.8%)4 (1.0%)
Total373 (100.0%)396 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Decatur

Average earnings in Decatur are $38,250 for men and $24,345 for women, a difference of 36.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $12,015. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,875, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$12,015$0
High School Diploma$19,133$21,875
College or Associate's Degree$65,625$28,203
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$38,250$24,345

Family Income in Decatur

Family Income Brackets in Decatur

According to the Decatur family income data, there are 96 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Decatur
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000368.2%
$10,000 to $14,999163.7%
$15,000 to $24,999214.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999622.0%
$35,000 to $49,999317.1%
$50,000 to $74,9999622.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996414.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994510.3%
$150,000 to $199,999214.8%
$200,000+112.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Decatur

3-person families (110 | 25.2%) account for the highest median family income in Decatur with $64,000 per family, while 2-person families (172 | 39.4%) have the highest median income of $29,546 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Decatur
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families172 (39.4%)$59,091
3-Person Families110 (25.2%)$64,000
4-Person Families40 (9.1%)$0
5-Person Families44 (10.1%)$0
6-Person Families71 (16.3%)$28,909
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total437 (100.0%)$55,938

Family Income by Number of Earners in Decatur

Family Income by Number of Earners in Decatur
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners103 (23.6%)$26,477
1 Earner154 (35.2%)$59,444
2 Earners86 (19.7%)$90,250
3+ Earners94 (21.5%)$0
Total437 (100.0%)$55,938

Household Income in Decatur

Household Income Brackets in Decatur

With 143 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Decatur, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (1.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Decatur
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000486.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997710.4%
$15,000 to $24,99912817.3%
$25,000 to $34,999476.4%
$35,000 to $49,99914319.4%
$50,000 to $74,99913217.9%
$75,000 to $99,999729.7%
$100,000 to $149,999608.1%
$150,000 to $199,999212.8%
$200,000+111.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Decatur

The median household income in Decatur is $48,066, with the highest median household income of $55,833 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 192 households (26.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 193 households (26.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Decatur
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years93 (12.6%)$48,988
25 to 44 Years192 (26.0%)$55,833
45 to 64 Years193 (26.1%)$0
65+ Years261 (35.3%)$35,114
Total739 (100.0%)$48,066

Poverty in Decatur

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur

With 36.0% poverty level for males and 35.4% for females among the residents of Decatur, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (88.0%) and 35 females (77.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years97 (76.4%)35 (77.8%)
5 Years22 (88.0%)11 (45.8%)
6 to 11 Years16 (55.2%)34 (52.3%)
12 to 14 Years3 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (25.7%)
18 to 24 Years40 (58.8%)99 (63.9%)
25 to 34 Years23 (18.2%)16 (29.1%)
35 to 44 Years22 (24.2%)20 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years31 (40.8%)31 (36.9%)
55 to 64 Years34 (47.2%)29 (27.6%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.9%)15 (11.5%)
75 Years and over3 (3.7%)26 (30.9%)
Total293 (36.0%)325 (35.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur

According to the poverty statistics in Decatur, males aged 15 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 Years30 (23.6%)10 (22.2%)
5 Years3 (12.0%)13 (54.2%)
6 to 11 Years13 (44.8%)31 (47.7%)
12 to 14 Years8 (72.7%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)26 (74.3%)
18 to 24 Years28 (41.2%)56 (36.1%)
25 to 34 Years103 (81.8%)39 (70.9%)
35 to 44 Years69 (75.8%)107 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years45 (59.2%)53 (63.1%)
55 to 64 Years38 (52.8%)76 (72.4%)
65 to 74 Years68 (97.1%)115 (88.5%)
75 Years and over78 (96.3%)58 (69.1%)
Total521 (64.0%)593 (64.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Decatur

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Decatur show that 10.6% or 27 of the total 254 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 20.7%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 5 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Decatur
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children140 (96.6%)5 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children69 (79.3%)18 (20.7%)
3 or 4 Children18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (89.4%)27 (10.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Decatur

According to the poverty data in Decatur, 16.0% or 4 single-father households and 74.7% or 118 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 4 households (21.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 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%)24 (46.2%)
1 or 2 Children4 (21.0%)67 (84.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (16.0%)118 (74.7%)

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

The poverty data for Decatur shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (10.6%) and 122 of the single-parent households (66.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (20.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Decatur
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (3.5%)24 (41.4%)
1 or 2 Children18 (20.7%)71 (72.5%)
3 or 4 Children4 (18.2%)27 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (10.6%)122 (66.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Decatur

Employment by Class of Employer in Decatur

Among the 586 employed individuals in Decatur, private company employees (443 | 75.6%), local government employees (57 | 9.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (37 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Decatur
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees44375.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)376.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations132.2%
Local Government Employees579.7%
State Government Employees162.7%
Federal Government Employees203.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total586100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Decatur

According to the labor force statistics for Decatur, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,480), 51.6% or 764 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.9% or 175 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.2% or 99 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 57.2% or 83 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Decatur
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years50 (47.6%)13 (26.0%)
20 to 24 Years145 (80.6%)83 (57.2%)
25 to 29 Years99 (89.2%)29 (29.3%)
30 to 34 Years48 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years174 (72.5%)16 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years131 (77.1%)31 (23.7%)
55 to 59 Years52 (45.2%)3 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years18 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total764 (51.6%)175 (22.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Decatur

According to labor force statistics for Decatur, 64.8% of individuals (522) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (806) are in the labor force, with 15.1% or 79 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 97.3% or 72 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 41.4% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School99 (65.6%)63 (41.4%)
High School Diploma205 (56.3%)62 (17.1%)
College / Associate Degree146 (67.3%)5 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher72 (97.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total522 (64.8%)122 (15.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Decatur

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Decatur are Management (42 | 7.1%), Community & Social Service (29 | 4.9%), Education Instruction & Library (29 | 4.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 3.1%), and Health Technologists (8 | 1.4%).
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 Management (90.5%), Community & Social Service (27.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (27.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)46 (47.9%)50 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)326 (55.3%)263 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Decatur are Food Preparation & Serving (68 | 11.5%), Security & Protection (19 | 3.2%), Law Enforcement (19 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (18 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (8 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Decatur

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Decatur, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (38.2%)42 (61.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)55 (47.8%)60 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)326 (55.3%)263 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Decatur are Office & Administration (82 | 13.9%), and Sales & Related (19 | 3.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Decatur

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
Office & Administration5 (6.1%)77 (93.9%)
Total (Category)14 (13.9%)87 (86.1%)
Total (Overall)326 (55.3%)263 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Decatur are Construction & Extraction (88 | 14.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 4.6%).
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 & Extraction84 (95.5%)4 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)111 (96.5%)4 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)326 (55.3%)263 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Decatur are Production (111 | 18.9%), Material Moving (32 | 5.4%), and Transportation (19 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Decatur

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (48.6%)57 (51.3%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
Total (Category)100 (61.7%)62 (38.3%)
Total (Overall)326 (55.3%)263 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur

Employment Industries in Decatur

The major employment industries in Decatur include Manufacturing (109 | 18.5%), Construction (104 | 17.7%), Retail Trade (71 | 12.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (47 | 8.0%), and Educational Services (43 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Decatur

Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur

The Decatur industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Construction (96.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction100 (96.2%)4 (3.8%)
Manufacturing56 (51.4%)53 (48.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade21 (29.6%)50 (70.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities30 (90.9%)3 (9.1%)
Information0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support19 (45.2%)23 (54.8%)
Educational Services11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services30 (63.8%)17 (36.2%)
Public Administration23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total326 (55.3%)263 (44.7%)

Education in Decatur

School Enrollment in Decatur

The most common levels of schooling among the 301 students in Decatur are high school (73 | 24.2%), college / undergraduate (58 | 19.3%), and elementary school (53 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Decatur
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3511.6%
Kindergarten268.6%
Elementary School5317.6%
Middle School5116.9%
High School7324.2%
College / Undergraduate5819.3%
Graduate / Professional51.7%
Total301100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Decatur

Out of a total of 301 students who are enrolled in schools in Decatur, 23 (7.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 278 (92.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (27.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (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 Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds64 (87.7%)9 (12.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (79.2%)5 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Total278 (92.4%)23 (7.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Decatur

Arts & humanities (35 | 34.3%), education (26 | 25.5%), physical & health sciences (16 | 15.7%), business (9 | 8.8%), and visual & performing arts (9 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 102 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 & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural22.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1615.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology54.9%
Business98.8%
Education2625.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts98.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities3534.3%
Total102100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Decatur

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Decatur

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Decatur are males with 2 vehicles (181, accounting for 56.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (144, making up 68.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Decatur
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22 (6.8%)9 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle39 (12.1%)58 (22.1%)
2 Vehicles181 (56.0%)144 (54.7%)
3 Vehicles54 (16.7%)27 (10.3%)
4 Vehicles26 (8.1%)21 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1 (0.3%)4 (1.5%)
Total323 (100.0%)263 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Decatur

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Decatur are 20 to 24 minutes (138 commuters, 24.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (99 commuters, 17.4%), and less than 5 minutes (74 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Decatur
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7413.0%
5 to 9 Minutes9917.4%
10 to 14 Minutes305.3%
15 to 19 Minutes6611.6%
20 to 24 Minutes13824.2%
25 to 29 Minutes152.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5910.3%
35 to 39 Minutes71.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes417.2%
60 to 89 Minutes162.8%
90 or more Minutes254.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Decatur

The most common commute times in Decatur are 20 to 24 minutes (79 commuters, 24.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (59 commuters, 23.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Decatur
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes34 (10.5%)40 (16.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes55 (17.0%)44 (17.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes24 (7.4%)6 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes45 (13.9%)21 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes79 (24.5%)59 (23.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (4.0%)2 (0.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes24 (7.4%)35 (14.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes36 (11.2%)5 (2.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (2.8%)7 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes4 (1.2%)21 (8.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Decatur

The most frequent times of departure to work in Decatur are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (101, 31.3%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (42, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Decatur
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM14 (4.3%)23 (9.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (0.6%)4 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM38 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (9.6%)35 (14.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM34 (10.5%)21 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM24 (7.4%)41 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM101 (31.3%)21 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14 (4.3%)14 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (5.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.9%)21 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM22 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM30 (9.3%)12 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (3.1%)42 (17.0%)
Total323 (100.0%)247 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Decatur

Occupancy by Ownership in Decatur

Of the total 739 dwellings in Decatur, owner-occupied units account for 416 (56.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 323 (43.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Decatur
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units41656.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units32343.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units739100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Decatur

Occupancy by Household Size in Decatur
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29139.4%
2-Person Household17824.1%
3-Person Household10614.3%
4+ Person Household16422.2%
Total Housing Units739100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Decatur

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Decatur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household172 (59.1%)119 (40.9%)
2-Person Household126 (70.8%)52 (29.2%)
3-Person Household60 (56.6%)46 (43.4%)
4+ Person Household58 (35.4%)106 (64.6%)
Total Housing Units416 (56.3%)323 (43.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Decatur

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School35 (23.3%)115 (76.7%)
High School Diploma169 (57.3%)126 (42.7%)
College/Associate Degree152 (71.0%)62 (29.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (75.0%)20 (25.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Decatur

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Decatur
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15220.6%
35 to 44 Years13318.0%
45 to 54 Years679.1%
55 to 64 Years12617.1%
65 to 74 Years14519.6%
75 to 84 Years8811.9%
85 Years and Over283.8%
Total739100.0%

Housing Finances in Decatur

Median Income by Occupancy in Decatur

Median Income by Occupancy in Decatur
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied416 (56.3%)$58,529
Renter-Occupied323 (43.7%)$35,568
Average739 (100.0%)$48,066

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Decatur

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Decatur
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (3.1%)32 (9.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (1.0%)73 (22.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (3.1%)37 (11.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99974 (17.8%)4 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (8.2%)13 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99938 (9.1%)105 (32.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (20.0%)49 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (14.9%)10 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99960 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more32 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)323 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Decatur

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Decatur
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (15.1%)41 (12.7%)
$300 to $499153 (36.8%)31 (9.6%)
$500 to $79944 (10.6%)64 (19.8%)
$800 to $99925 (6.0%)115 (35.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49987 (20.9%)35 (10.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99939 (9.4%)5 (1.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)323 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Decatur

Housing Structures in Decatur

Housing Structures in Decatur
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51669.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments425.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments202.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments152.0%
10 or more Apartments81.1%
Mobile Home / Other13818.7%
Total739100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Decatur

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Decatur
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached390 (75.6%)126 (24.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other26 (18.8%)112 (81.2%)
Total416 (56.3%)323 (43.7%)

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%)48 (14.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms112 (26.9%)117 (36.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms186 (44.7%)149 (46.1%)
8 or more Rooms118 (28.4%)9 (2.8%)
Total416 (100.0%)323 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Decatur

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Decatur
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas142 (34.1%)33 (10.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas11 (2.6%)5 (1.5%)
Electricity256 (61.5%)275 (85.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.7%)10 (3.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (100.0%)323 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Decatur

Household Vehicle Usage in Decatur
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (2.9%)43 (13.3%)
1 Vehicle98 (23.6%)114 (35.3%)
2 Vehicles213 (51.2%)159 (49.2%)
3 or more Vehicles93 (22.4%)7 (2.2%)
Total416 (100.0%)323 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Decatur

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Decatur

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units249167
Median Property Value$181,300$198,500
Median Household Income$46,250$32
Monthly Housing Costs$359$0
Real Estate Taxes$813$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00017 (6.8%)11 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99921 (8.4%)8 (4.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999167 (67.1%)147 (88.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99944 (17.7%)1 (0.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99983 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (6.8%)8 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99929 (11.7%)17 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (20.5%)9 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (6.8%)32 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (14.5%)45 (27.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)24 (14.4%)
Total249 (100.0%)167 (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 2.0x67 (26.9%)90,813 (54,379.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x40 (16.1%)54 (32.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x33 (13.3%)54 (32.3%)
4.0x or more104 (41.8%)31 (18.6%)
Total249 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800120 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499117 (47.0%)42 (25.2%)
$800 to $1,4998 (3.2%)97 (58.1%)
Total249 (100.0%)167 (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 Years218 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years197 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years190 (92.2%)16 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years72 (39.8%)109 (60.2%)
35 to 44 Years179 (82.1%)39 (17.9%)
45 to 54 Years151 (94.4%)9 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years155 (87.6%)22 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,527 (88.2%)205 (11.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Decatur
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born218 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen197 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen190 (92.2%)16 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Decatur
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000345 (86.7%)53 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999468 (82.3%)101 (17.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999307 (92.2%)26 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999177 (94.7%)10 (5.3%)
$100,000 and over225 (93.8%)15 (6.2%)

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 6193 (87.3%)26 (11.8%)
6 to 18 Years84 (41.2%)116 (56.9%)
19 to 25 Years131 (63.6%)66 (32.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (12.1%)50 (27.6%)
35 to 44 Years23 (10.5%)156 (71.6%)
45 to 54 Years39 (24.4%)112 (70.0%)
55 to 64 Years94 (53.1%)61 (34.5%)
65 to 74 Years193 (96.5%)86 (43.0%)
75 Years and over165 (100.0%)103 (62.4%)
Total944 (54.5%)776 (44.8%)

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 Years26 (25.2%)11 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years29 (14.9%)22 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years59 (24.7%)81 (25.6%)
65 to 74 Years47 (67.1%)55 (42.3%)
75 Years and over61 (75.3%)24 (28.6%)

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%)11 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (12.1%)12 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years23 (32.9%)9 (6.9%)
75 Years and over13 (16.1%)11 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (13.0%)33 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.8%)
75 Years and over11 (13.6%)7 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years26 (25.2%)11 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years29 (14.9%)22 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years32 (13.4%)26 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.3%)30 (23.1%)
75 Years and over11 (13.6%)11 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years11 (5.7%)17 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years43 (18.0%)73 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years41 (58.6%)29 (22.3%)
75 Years and over53 (65.4%)24 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (9.7%)11 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years11 (5.7%)17 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years17 (7.1%)17 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (12.9%)2 (1.5%)
75 Years and over10 (12.3%)5 (5.9%)

Technology Access in Decatur

Computing Device Access in Decatur

Computing Device Access in Decatur
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop39353.2%
Smartphone58679.3%
Tablet32744.3%
No Computing Device11215.2%
Total739100.0%

Internet Access in Decatur

Internet Access in Decatur
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home35247.6%
Cellular Data Only24933.7%
Satellite Internet233.1%
No Internet11415.4%
Total739100.0%

Decatur Summary

Decatur is a small town located in Meigs County, Tennessee. It is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, and is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan 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 1819 by a group of settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after Commodore Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812. The town was originally a trading post, and the settlers built a grist mill and a sawmill to help support the local economy.
In the late 19th century, Decatur became a popular tourist destination. The town was known for its scenic beauty, and visitors came to enjoy the river and the surrounding countryside. The town also became a popular spot for fishing and hunting.
In the early 20th century, Decatur experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several factories, including a cotton mill, a furniture factory, and a canning factory. The town also had a thriving business district, with several stores and restaurants.

Geography

Decatur is located in the southeastern corner of Meigs County, Tennessee. The town is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located approximately 25 miles north of Chattanooga, and is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area.
The climate in Decatur is mild and humid. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 45 inches of rain per year.

Economy

The economy of Decatur is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Decatur Historic District, the Decatur Museum, and the Decatur Country Club.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is served by several major highways, including Interstate 75 and US Highway 11.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Decatur was 1,500. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.7% from other races. The median household income was $35,000, and the median family income was $41,000.

Conclusion

Decatur is a small town located in Meigs County, Tennessee. It is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, and is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The economy of Decatur is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several small businesses. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Decatur?
Total Population of Decatur is 1,840.
What is the Total Male Population of Decatur?
Total Male Population of Decatur is 864.
What is the Total Female Population of Decatur?
Total Female Population of Decatur is 976.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Decatur?
There are 88.52 Males per 100 Females in Decatur.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Decatur?
There are 112.96 Females per 100 Males in Decatur.
What is the Median Population Age in Decatur?
Median Population Age in Decatur is 39.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Decatur
Average Family Size in Decatur is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Decatur
Average Household Size in Decatur is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Decatur?
Per Capita income in Decatur is $21,183.
What is the Median Family Income in Decatur?
Median Family Income in Decatur is $55,938.
What is the Median Household income in Decatur?
Median Household Income in Decatur is $48,066.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Decatur?
Inequality or Gini Index in Decatur is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Decatur?
There are 764 People in the Labor Forcein in Decatur.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Decatur?
51.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Decatur.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Decatur?
Unemployment Rate in Decatur is 22.9%.