Decatur, Arkansas
Decatur: city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States
About
Decatur is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,699. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,790 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population | 1,790 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Benton County |
| Postal code | 72722 |
| Phone Area Codes | 479 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.21% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.79% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3359,-94.4608 |
| Altitude | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:43:59 (13th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Decatur is located at 36°20'9"N 94°27'39"W (36.3359100, -94.4607700).
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Decatur increased by 5.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,699 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,731 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,761 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,764 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,770 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,772 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,784 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,792 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,793 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,790 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,790 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Decatur (1)
American politician Verla C. Insko was born in Decatur
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Decatur, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107141 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs (AR) | 72761 |
Closest post offices linked to Decatur.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Post Office | Decatur (AR) | 72722 |
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- Decatur, Pennsylvania township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,070 people.
- Decatur, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,876 people.
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- Decatur, Tennessee human settlement in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 1,663 people.
- Decatur, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,266 people.
- Decatur, Nebraska human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 462 people.
- Decatur, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 331 people.
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , AR. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
| Bentonville | 57,537 | Town in Arkansas |
| Bella Vista | 29,423 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Centerton | 17,736 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Siloam Springs | 17,611 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Lowell | 9,876 | City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States |
| Cave Springs | 5,737 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Gentry | 4,240 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Gravette | 3,612 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bethel Heights | 2,970 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Little Flock | 2,812 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Prairie Creek | 2,066 | Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas |
| Highfill | 916 | Human settlement in Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Garfield | 597 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
| Sulphur Springs | 526 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
| Avoca | 522 | Town in Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Arkansas cities