Decatur, TX

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Decatur Overview

6,781
TOTAL POPULATION
2,928
MALE POPULATION
3,853
FEMALE POPULATION
75.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
131.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,552
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,579
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,386
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Decatur Zip Codes

Decatur Area Codes

Race in Decatur

The most populous races in Decatur are White / Caucasian (5,173 | 76.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2,632 | 38.8%), and Two or more Races (1,094 | 16.1%).
Race in Decatur
Race# Population% Population
Asian761.1%
Black / African American1472.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,63238.8%
Native / Alaskan220.3%
White / Caucasian5,17376.3%
Two or more Races1,09416.1%
Some other Race2694.0%
Total6,781100.0%

Ancestry in Decatur

The most populous ancestries reported in Decatur are Mexican (2,159 | 31.8%), German (981 | 14.5%), English (614 | 9.0%), American (415 | 6.1%), and Irish (377 | 5.6%), together accounting for 67.0% of all Decatur residents.
Ancestry in Decatur
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4156.1%
Argentinean661.0%
British390.6%
Central American240.4%
Choctaw220.3%
Czech400.6%
Dutch3234.8%
English6149.0%
European420.6%
French60.1%
French Canadian270.4%
German98114.5%
Honduran240.4%
Irish3775.6%
Italian2323.4%
Korean520.8%
Mexican2,15931.8%
Norwegian140.2%
Polish380.6%
Puerto Rican1301.9%
Romanian260.4%
Scandinavian220.3%
Scottish540.8%
South American661.0%
Spanish2533.7%
Swiss120.2%
Thai240.4%
Welsh580.9%
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Immigrants in Decatur

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Decatur came from Latin America (926 | 13.7%), Central America (903 | 13.3%), Mexico (879 | 13.0%), Asia (38 | 0.6%), and Eastern Europe (26 | 0.4%), together accounting for 40.9% of all Decatur residents.
Immigrants in Decatur
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina230.3%
Asia380.6%
Central America90313.3%
Eastern Europe260.4%
Europe260.4%
Honduras240.4%
India220.3%
Latin America92613.7%
Mexico87913.0%
Philippines160.2%
Romania260.4%
South America230.3%
South Central Asia220.3%
South Eastern Asia160.2%
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Sex and Age in Decatur

Sex and Age in Decatur

The most populous age groups in Decatur are 10 to 14 Years (352 | 12.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (364 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years226 (7.7%)179 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years185 (6.3%)285 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years352 (12.0%)248 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years314 (10.7%)345 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Years189 (6.5%)362 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years218 (7.4%)230 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years126 (4.3%)364 (9.5%)
35 to 39 Years255 (8.7%)263 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years184 (6.3%)182 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years197 (6.7%)198 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years213 (7.3%)163 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years83 (2.8%)198 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years59 (2.0%)174 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years114 (3.9%)93 (2.4%)
70 to 74 Years102 (3.5%)160 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years50 (1.7%)157 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years32 (1.1%)166 (4.3%)
85 Years and over29 (1.0%)86 (2.2%)
Total2,928 (100.0%)3,853 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Decatur

Median Family Size in Decatur

The median family size in Decatur is 3.44 persons per family, with married-couple families (944 | 61.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (139 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Decatur
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple944 (61.9%)3.60
Single Male/Father139 (9.1%)2.18
Single Female/Mother443 (29.0%)3.50
Total Families1,526 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Decatur

The median household size in Decatur is 2.71 persons per household, with single female/mother households (443 | 18.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.72 persons per household. non-family households (890 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Decatur
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple944 (39.1%)3.60
Single Male/Father139 (5.8%)2.73
Single Female/Mother443 (18.3%)3.72
Non-family890 (36.8%)1.28
Total Households2,416 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Decatur

Out of a total of 2,416 households in Decatur, 1,526 (63.2%) are family households, while 890 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 526, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 748.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Decatur
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-748 (31.0%)
2-Person Households526 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households324 (13.4%)142 (5.9%)
4-Person Households400 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households190 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households52 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households34 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,526 (63.2%)890 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Decatur

Fertility by Age in Decatur

Average fertility rate in Decatur is 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 12.0 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 years11 (100.0%)12.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)6.0

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 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (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 Diploma11 (100.0%)17.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)6.0

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 Diploma11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Decatur

Income Overview in Decatur

Per Capita Income in Decatur is $35,552, while median incomes of families and households are $88,250 and $70,579 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,781$35,552
Median Family Income1,526$88,250
Mean Family Income1,526$109,727
Median Household Income2,416$70,579
Mean Household Income2,416$94,897
Income Deficit1,526$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,78133.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,78166.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,7810.43

Earnings by Sex in Decatur

Average Earnings in Decatur are $35,270, $45,655 for men and $30,441 for women, a difference of 33.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Decatur
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,637 (47.3%)$45,655
Female1,823 (52.7%)$30,441
Total3,460 (100.0%)$35,270

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Decatur

The most common earnings brackets in Decatur are $100,000+ for men (401 | 24.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (249 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Decatur
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less65 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99967 (4.1%)61 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)19 (1.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (0.7%)82 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)125 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499142 (8.7%)103 (5.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99933 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49989 (5.4%)132 (7.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99953 (3.2%)156 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999126 (7.7%)206 (11.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)249 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99980 (4.9%)153 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999131 (8.0%)21 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99982 (5.0%)63 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99952 (3.2%)17 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999133 (8.1%)82 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99946 (2.8%)51 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999126 (7.7%)137 (7.5%)
$100,000+401 (24.5%)166 (9.1%)
Total1,637 (100.0%)1,823 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Decatur

Average earnings in Decatur are $57,715 for men and $33,280 for women, a difference of 42.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $173,942, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,868. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $103,348, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,198.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,868$21,198
High School Diploma$53,726$30,856
College or Associate's Degree$57,905$40,238
Bachelor's Degree$109,543$93,018
Graduate Degree$173,942$103,348
Total$57,715$33,280

Family Income in Decatur

Family Income Brackets in Decatur

According to the Decatur family income data, there are 366 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Decatur
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999563.7%
$25,000 to $34,999473.1%
$35,000 to $49,99929919.6%
$50,000 to $74,99928818.9%
$75,000 to $99,99916811.0%
$100,000 to $149,99936624.0%
$150,000 to $199,99915610.2%
$200,000+1439.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Decatur

4-person families (418 | 27.4%) account for the highest median family income in Decatur with $112,365 per family, while 2-person families (605 | 39.7%) have the highest median income of $44,027 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Decatur
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families605 (39.7%)$88,054
3-Person Families251 (16.5%)$59,107
4-Person Families418 (27.4%)$112,365
5-Person Families218 (14.3%)$71,417
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families34 (2.2%)$0
Total1,526 (100.0%)$88,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Decatur

The median family income in Decatur is $88,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (354) having the highest median family income of $111,216, while families with 1 earner (527) have the lowest median family income of $55,625, accounting for 23.2% and 34.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Decatur
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners95 (6.2%)$68,839
1 Earner527 (34.5%)$55,625
2 Earners550 (36.0%)$95,938
3+ Earners354 (23.2%)$111,216
Total1,526 (100.0%)$88,250

Household Income in Decatur

Household Income Brackets in Decatur

With 577 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Decatur, accounting for 23.9% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (0.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Decatur
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000190.8%
$10,000 to $14,999461.9%
$15,000 to $24,99928011.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991164.8%
$35,000 to $49,99936715.2%
$50,000 to $74,99957723.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991797.4%
$100,000 to $149,99940116.6%
$150,000 to $199,99927811.5%
$200,000+1506.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Decatur

The median household income in Decatur is $70,579, with the highest median household income of $93,015 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 677 households (28.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,809, with 135 households (5.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Decatur
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years135 (5.6%)$38,809
25 to 44 Years1,060 (43.9%)$75,663
45 to 64 Years677 (28.0%)$93,015
65+ Years544 (22.5%)$47,016
Total2,416 (100.0%)$70,579

Poverty in Decatur

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur

With 2.5% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of Decatur, 65 to 74 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (10.1%) and 145 females (24.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years13 (4.0%)21 (15.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (2.0%)145 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years24 (5.5%)7 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)38 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years20 (10.1%)24 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)26 (9.1%)
Total69 (2.5%)261 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Decatur

According to the poverty statistics in Decatur, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Years226 (100.0%)179 (100.0%)
5 Years25 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years51 (91.1%)335 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years314 (96.0%)114 (84.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years261 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years242 (100.0%)526 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years337 (98.0%)449 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years415 (94.5%)433 (98.4%)
45 to 54 Years410 (100.0%)361 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years132 (100.0%)332 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years178 (89.9%)217 (90.0%)
75 Years and over59 (100.0%)259 (90.9%)
Total2,650 (97.5%)3,449 (93.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Decatur

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Decatur show that 1.5% or 14 of the total 944 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.8%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no 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 Children367 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children486 (97.2%)14 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total930 (98.5%)14 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Decatur

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Decatur
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)29 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)29 (6.6%)

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

The poverty data for Decatur shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 29 of the single-parent households (5.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (2.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (7.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Decatur
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (2.8%)29 (7.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (1.5%)29 (5.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Decatur

Employment by Class of Employer in Decatur

Among the 3,282 employed individuals in Decatur, private company employees (2,532 | 77.1%), local government employees (252 | 7.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (205 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Decatur
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,53277.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1053.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1424.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2056.2%
Local Government Employees2527.7%
State Government Employees461.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,282100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Decatur

According to the labor force statistics for Decatur, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,241), 64.6% or 3,386 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 51 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.2% or 541 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.3% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Decatur
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years190 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years541 (98.2%)21 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years329 (73.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years406 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years855 (96.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years690 (89.5%)30 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years185 (65.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years108 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over41 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,386 (64.6%)51 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Decatur

According to labor force statistics for Decatur, 82.8% of individuals (2,573) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,107) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 94.2% or 1,020 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School366 (81.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma663 (67.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,020 (94.2%)31 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher524 (88.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,573 (82.8%)37 (1.2%)

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 (303 | 9.1%), Management (229 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (211 | 6.3%), Health Technologists (175 | 5.2%), and Community & Social Service (109 | 3.3%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (87.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (91.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (16.6%)191 (83.4%)
Business & Financial166 (78.7%)45 (21.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science42 (87.5%)6 (12.5%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Architecture & Engineering33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (8.3%)100 (91.7%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating155 (51.2%)148 (48.8%)
Health Technologists92 (52.6%)83 (47.4%)
Total (Category)410 (45.6%)490 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)1,587 (47.6%)1,748 (52.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Decatur are Personal Care & Service (355 | 10.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (253 | 7.6%), Healthcare Support (167 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (160 | 4.8%), and Security & Protection (42 | 1.3%).
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 Cleaning & Maintenance (72.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (71.9%), and Personal Care & Service (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)167 (100.0%)
Security & Protection42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving71 (28.1%)182 (71.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance116 (72.5%)44 (27.5%)
Personal Care & Service142 (40.0%)213 (60.0%)
Total (Category)371 (38.0%)606 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)1,587 (47.6%)1,748 (52.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Decatur are Office & Administration (442 | 13.3%), and Sales & Related (287 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Decatur

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related163 (56.8%)124 (43.2%)
Office & Administration107 (24.2%)335 (75.8%)
Total (Category)270 (37.0%)459 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)1,587 (47.6%)1,748 (52.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Decatur are Construction & Extraction (147 | 4.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (113 | 3.4%).
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 & Extraction147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,587 (47.6%)1,748 (52.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Decatur are Material Moving (236 | 7.1%), Production (174 | 5.2%), and Transportation (59 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Decatur

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Decatur
OccupationMaleFemale
Production144 (82.8%)30 (17.2%)
Transportation59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving73 (30.9%)163 (69.1%)
Total (Category)276 (58.9%)193 (41.1%)
Total (Overall)1,587 (47.6%)1,748 (52.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur

Employment Industries in Decatur

The major employment industries in Decatur include Retail Trade (773 | 23.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (574 | 17.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (316 | 9.5%), Construction (216 | 6.5%), and Educational Services (205 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Decatur

Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur

The Decatur industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Manufacturing (85.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Decatur
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction71 (80.7%)17 (19.3%)
Construction216 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing144 (85.2%)25 (14.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Retail Trade378 (48.9%)395 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing50 (37.0%)85 (63.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information11 (23.4%)36 (76.6%)
Finance & Insurance39 (40.2%)58 (59.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific118 (66.7%)59 (33.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support100 (83.3%)20 (16.7%)
Educational Services25 (12.2%)180 (87.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance177 (30.8%)397 (69.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services104 (32.9%)212 (67.1%)
Public Administration73 (61.9%)45 (38.1%)
Total1,587 (47.6%)1,748 (52.4%)

Education in Decatur

School Enrollment in Decatur

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,942 students in Decatur are high school (714 | 36.8%), middle school (455 | 23.4%), and elementary school (419 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Decatur
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool392.0%
Kindergarten713.7%
Elementary School41921.6%
Middle School45523.4%
High School71436.8%
College / Undergraduate24412.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,942100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Decatur

Out of a total of 1,942 students who are enrolled in schools in Decatur, 241 (12.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,701 (87.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 107 (49.5% 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 22 (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 Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old470 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds537 (89.5%)63 (10.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds442 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds94 (57.3%)70 (42.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds109 (50.5%)107 (49.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,701 (87.6%)241 (12.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Decatur

Business (227 | 24.9%), science & technology (177 | 19.5%), education (148 | 16.3%), engineering (117 | 12.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (67 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 910 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 & Agricultural677.4%
Physical & Health Sciences667.2%
Psychology262.9%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering11712.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology17719.5%
Business22724.9%
Education14816.3%
Literature & Languages141.5%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications141.5%
Arts & Humanities545.9%
Total910100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Decatur

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Decatur

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Decatur are males with 3 vehicles (741, accounting for 46.7%) and females with 3 vehicles (464, making up 43.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Decatur
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle60 (3.8%)154 (9.1%)
2 Vehicles604 (38.1%)586 (34.6%)
3 Vehicles741 (46.7%)464 (27.4%)
4 Vehicles182 (11.5%)467 (27.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)24 (1.4%)
Total1,587 (100.0%)1,695 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Decatur

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Decatur are 5 to 9 minutes (720 commuters, 22.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (582 commuters, 18.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (572 commuters, 17.9%).
Commute Time in Decatur
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1093.4%
5 to 9 Minutes72022.5%
10 to 14 Minutes58218.2%
15 to 19 Minutes2507.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2578.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1765.5%
30 to 34 Minutes57217.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1243.9%
40 to 44 Minutes210.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1023.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1605.0%
90 or more Minutes1284.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Decatur

The most common commute times in Decatur are 30 to 34 minutes (383 commuters, 24.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (362 commuters, 22.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Decatur
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes42 (2.7%)67 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes373 (23.9%)347 (21.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes220 (14.1%)362 (22.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes114 (7.3%)136 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes100 (6.4%)157 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes55 (3.5%)121 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes383 (24.6%)189 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes6 (0.4%)118 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes59 (3.8%)43 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes79 (5.1%)81 (4.9%)
90 or more Minutes128 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)

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 (382, 24.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (420, 25.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Decatur
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM97 (6.2%)78 (4.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM159 (10.2%)34 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM36 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM141 (9.0%)67 (4.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM257 (16.5%)58 (3.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM39 (2.5%)369 (22.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM382 (24.5%)420 (25.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM105 (6.7%)121 (7.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16 (1.0%)49 (3.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM63 (4.0%)126 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM72 (4.6%)72 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)37 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM107 (6.9%)62 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM85 (5.4%)149 (9.1%)
Total1,559 (100.0%)1,642 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Decatur

Occupancy by Ownership in Decatur

Of the total 2,416 dwellings in Decatur, owner-occupied units account for 1,551 (64.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 865 (35.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Decatur
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,55164.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units86535.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,416100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Decatur

Occupancy by Household Size in Decatur
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household74831.0%
2-Person Household52621.8%
3-Person Household46619.3%
4+ Person Household67628.0%
Total Housing Units2,416100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Decatur

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Decatur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household556 (74.3%)192 (25.7%)
2-Person Household294 (55.9%)232 (44.1%)
3-Person Household181 (38.8%)285 (61.2%)
4+ Person Household520 (76.9%)156 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units1,551 (64.2%)865 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Decatur

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Decatur
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School119 (42.6%)160 (57.4%)
High School Diploma384 (58.7%)270 (41.3%)
College/Associate Degree552 (60.1%)367 (39.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher496 (87.9%)68 (12.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Decatur

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Decatur
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years61725.5%
35 to 44 Years57823.9%
45 to 54 Years33814.0%
55 to 64 Years33914.0%
65 to 74 Years27911.6%
75 to 84 Years2168.9%
85 Years and Over492.0%
Total2,416100.0%

Housing Finances in Decatur

Median Income by Occupancy in Decatur

Median Income by Occupancy in Decatur
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,551 (64.2%)$74,250
Renter-Occupied865 (35.8%)$46,034
Average2,416 (100.0%)$70,579

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Decatur

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Decatur
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (1.3%)26 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (1.4%)37 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (2.8%)179 (20.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99995 (6.1%)22 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999150 (9.7%)218 (25.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999443 (28.6%)135 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999111 (7.2%)68 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999343 (22.1%)58 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more305 (19.7%)122 (14.1%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)865 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Decatur

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Decatur
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30042 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499180 (11.6%)37 (4.3%)
$500 to $799284 (18.3%)212 (24.5%)
$800 to $999104 (6.7%)144 (16.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499328 (21.1%)225 (26.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999317 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499135 (8.7%)52 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99943 (2.8%)58 (6.7%)
$3,000 or more118 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)865 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Decatur

Housing Structures in Decatur

Housing Structures in Decatur
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,80274.6%
Single Unit, Attached823.4%
2 Unit Apartments833.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments582.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments230.9%
10 or more Apartments2078.6%
Mobile Home / Other1616.7%
Total2,416100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Decatur

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Decatur
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,375 (76.3%)427 (23.7%)
Single Unit, Attached42 (51.2%)40 (48.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)207 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other134 (83.2%)27 (16.8%)
Total1,551 (64.2%)865 (35.8%)

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 Rooms69 (4.4%)206 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms753 (48.5%)505 (58.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms384 (24.8%)102 (11.8%)
8 or more Rooms345 (22.2%)52 (6.0%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)865 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Decatur

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Decatur
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas595 (38.4%)212 (24.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas39 (2.5%)19 (2.2%)
Electricity917 (59.1%)634 (73.3%)
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%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)865 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Decatur

Household Vehicle Usage in Decatur
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)26 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle516 (33.3%)189 (21.8%)
2 Vehicles491 (31.7%)485 (56.1%)
3 or more Vehicles544 (35.1%)165 (19.1%)
Total1,551 (100.0%)865 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Decatur

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Decatur

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5331,018
Median Property Value$164,800$236,300
Median Household Income$53,693$292
Monthly Housing Costs$599$118
Real Estate Taxes$2,375$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00017 (3.2%)73 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99958 (10.9%)5 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999458 (85.9%)641 (63.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)181 (17.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)98 (9.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)20 (2.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total533 (100.0%)1,018 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99980 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99978 (14.6%)5 (0.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99979 (14.8%)17 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999163 (30.6%)71 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (9.4%)280 (27.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99951 (9.6%)61 (6.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (2.4%)292 (28.7%)
Total533 (100.0%)1,018 (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 2.0x177 (33.2%)111,820 (10,984.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x137 (25.7%)436 (42.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x38 (7.1%)189 (18.6%)
4.0x or more181 (34.0%)208 (20.4%)
Total533 (100.0%)1,018 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Decatur

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Decatur
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (2.2%)147 (14.4%)
$800 to $1,499433 (81.2%)28 (2.8%)
Total533 (100.0%)1,018 (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 Years446 (90.5%)47 (9.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,239 (78.0%)349 (22.0%)
19 to 25 Years578 (69.8%)250 (30.2%)
26 to 34 Years411 (57.6%)303 (42.4%)
35 to 44 Years681 (77.5%)198 (22.5%)
45 to 54 Years623 (80.8%)148 (19.2%)
55 to 64 Years422 (84.1%)80 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years439 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,183 (79.0%)1,375 (21.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Decatur
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born446 (90.5%)47 (9.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,239 (78.0%)349 (22.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen578 (69.8%)250 (30.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Decatur

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Decatur
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000442 (63.4%)255 (36.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999737 (74.0%)259 (26.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999835 (62.9%)493 (37.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,810 (88.4%)368 (11.6%)

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 6264 (53.5%)182 (36.9%)
6 to 18 Years512 (32.2%)727 (45.8%)
19 to 25 Years36 (4.3%)542 (65.5%)
25 to 34 Years6 (0.8%)405 (56.7%)
35 to 44 Years48 (5.5%)633 (72.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)623 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years55 (11.0%)422 (84.1%)
65 to 74 Years439 (100.0%)254 (57.9%)
75 Years and over344 (100.0%)299 (86.9%)
Total1,704 (26.0%)4,087 (62.3%)

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 Years58 (7.3%)29 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years193 (32.9%)119 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years33 (3.4%)177 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years54 (27.3%)86 (35.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)36 (12.6%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)24 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years34 (17.2%)24 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)36 (12.6%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.6%)58 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years166 (28.3%)119 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years33 (3.4%)40 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years14 (7.1%)40 (16.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (1.6%)29 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (3.4%)160 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.0%)62 (25.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)36 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Decatur: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.6%)47 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)22 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Decatur

Computing Device Access in Decatur

Computing Device Access in Decatur
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,92779.8%
Smartphone2,14188.6%
Tablet1,47861.2%
No Computing Device1255.2%
Total2,416100.0%

Internet Access in Decatur

Internet Access in Decatur
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,45760.3%
Cellular Data Only55022.8%
Satellite Internet1877.7%
No Internet26811.1%
Total2,416100.0%

Decatur Summary

Decatur, Texas is a city located in Wise County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Wise County and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. The population of Decatur was 6,042 at the 2010 census.

History

Decatur was founded in 1857 by settlers from Tennessee and Kentucky. The town was named after Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812. The town was incorporated in 1876 and the first mayor was elected in 1877.
Decatur was an important stop on the Chisholm Trail, which was used by cowboys to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas. The town was also a major stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway, which was completed in 1876.
Decatur was the site of a major battle during the Civil War. On October 8, 1862, Confederate forces under General Henry McCulloch attacked a Union force under General James Blunt. The Union forces were defeated and the town was burned.

Geography

Decatur is located at 33°14'45"N 97°33'45"W (33.245833, -97.5625). It is situated in the northwest corner of Wise County, approximately 40 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in the rolling hills of North Central Texas. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills.

Economy

Decatur is a major center for agriculture and livestock production. The city is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as several feedlots. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large poultry processing plant.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by several major highways, including Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 81, and State Highway 114.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,042 people, 2,093 households, and 1,521 families residing in the city. The population density was 735.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 81.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,944. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Decatur?
Total Population of Decatur is 6,781.
What is the Total Male Population of Decatur?
Total Male Population of Decatur is 2,928.
What is the Total Female Population of Decatur?
Total Female Population of Decatur is 3,853.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Decatur?
There are 75.99 Males per 100 Females in Decatur.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Decatur?
There are 131.59 Females per 100 Males in Decatur.
What is the Median Population Age in Decatur?
Median Population Age in Decatur is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Decatur
Average Family Size in Decatur is 3.4 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 $35,552.
What is the Median Family Income in Decatur?
Median Family Income in Decatur is $88,250.
What is the Median Household income in Decatur?
Median Household Income in Decatur is $70,579.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Decatur?
Income or Wage Gap in Decatur is 33.3%.
Women in Decatur earn 66.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
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 3,386 People in the Labor Forcein in Decatur.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Decatur?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Decatur.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Decatur?
Unemployment Rate in Decatur is 1.5%.