Decatur, Pennsylvania
Decatur: Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
About
Decatur is a township located in the county of Mifflin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,137 and a population density of 69 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,070 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population : | 3,070 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Mifflin County |
| Area : | 45.2 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:01:11 (18th April 2025) |
| Density : | 68 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decatur is located at 40°41'39"N 77°27'14"W (40.6942400, -77.4538800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Decatur
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Decatur decreased by 2.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,137 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,139 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,134 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,121 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,108 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,104 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,089 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,079 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,075 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,082 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,070 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Schools in Decatur
College & universities near Decatur, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460385 | Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing | Lewistown (PA) | 17044 |
| 418481 | Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology | Lewistown (PA) | 17044-1697 |
| 369668 | Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology | Pleasant Gap (PA) | 16823 |
| 216083 | South Hills School of Business & Technology | State College (PA) | 16801-4516 |
| 479956 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | University Park (PA) | 16802-1503 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Decatur, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Decatur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Milroy Post Office | Milroy (PA) | 17063 |
| Burnham Post Office | Burnham (PA) | 17009 |
| Mc Clur Post Office | Mc Clure (PA) | 17841 |
| Reedsvill Post Office | Reedsville (PA) | 17084 |
| Yeagertown Post Office | Yeagertown (PA) | 17099 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Decatur , Illinois The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. with a population of 70,007 people.
- Decatur , Alabama The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center. with a population of 54,381 people.
- Decatur , Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 34,821 people.
- Decatur , Georgia county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States with a population of 25,655 people.
- Decatur , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 7,572 people.
- Decatur , Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 1,876 people.
- Decatur , Arkansas city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,790 people.
- Decatur , Mississippi town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 1,733 people.
- 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 Mifflin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mifflin County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown | 8,085 | City in Montana, United States |
| Granville | 4,971 | Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Burnham | 1,984 | Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Menno | 1,917 | Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Milroy | 1,498 | Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota |
| Juniata Terrace | 533 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McVeytown | 330 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Kistler | 315 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Newton Hamilton | 198 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
