Decatur County, Tennessee
Decatur County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Decatur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,757 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,601 inhabitants. Its county seat is Decaturville. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Decatur County at a glance
Decatur County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
Mount CarmelPopulation 5,255
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Decatur County
| Population | 11,601 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Decatur County, Decatur County, Decatur County, Decatur County |
| Area | 893 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6030,-88.1088 |
| Named for | Stephen Decatur |
| Capital | Decaturville |
| Establishment | November 01, 1845 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:58:59 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Decatur County is located at 35°36'11"N 88°6'32"W (35.6030200, -88.1087700). It has 6 neighbors: Hardin County, Benton, Carroll County, Henderson County, Perry County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Decatur County is Mount Carmel with a population of 5,255. Other cities include, Parsons population 2,272, Scotts Hill population 973 and Decaturville population 857. See all Decatur County cities & populated places.
Decatur County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Decatur County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel | 5,255 | Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States |
| Parsons | 2,272 | City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States |
| Scotts Hill | 973 | City in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Decaturville | 857 | Town in and county seat of Decatur County, Tennessee, United States |
Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Decatur County decreased by 1.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,757 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,682 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,634 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,696 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,685 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,600 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,735 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,732 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,699 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,663 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,601 | -0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Decatur County (1)
American politician Cotton Ivy was born in Decatur County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Decatur County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 26,584 people.
- Decatur County, Georgia county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 26,457 people.
- Decatur County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,769 people.
- Decatur County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,776 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |