U.S. County · Profile

Decatur County

11.7KTotal Population
35Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.47%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Decatur County has a population of 11,656 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Decatur County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.0%10,724
Two or More Races5.1%594
Hispanic or Latino3.6%420
Black or African American2.4%280
Some Other Race0.4%47
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%12
Asian0.1%12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Decatur County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$48,466
35.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,578
28.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.2%
67.0% above national average
Median Age
45.8 years

Income & Poverty

$48,466Median Household Income
$27,578Per Capita Income
19.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$48,466$68,881
Families$63,795$81,289
Married-couple Families$63,795$71,450
Nonfamily Households$27,679$29,893

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Decatur County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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