Decatur, Wise County, Texas
Decatur: City in Texas, USA
About
Decatur is a city located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,042 and a population density of 275 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,572 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population : | 7,572 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Wise County |
| Postal code : | 76234 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 940 |
| Area : | 21.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Capital city : | Decatur is capital of Wise County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:37:30 (21st March 2023) |
| Density : | 345 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decatur is located at 33°14'3"N 97°35'10"W (33.2342800, -97.5861400).
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Official website of Decatur
Demographics
The population of Decatur increased by 20.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,042 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,145 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,154 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,201 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,292 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,385 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,563 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,674 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,916 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,094 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,572 | 6.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,399 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,753 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,732 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,013 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 46.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 47.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 43.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,156 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
Decatur zip code is 76234.
County name: Wise, County
fips: 48497
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $125,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,113 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $372 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $810 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,154 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 213,911 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 537,667 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 296,210 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,418,263 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,920 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,053 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,570 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,072 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,156 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,456 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,106 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,667 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 428 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,311 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,872.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.77 |
People born in Decatur (15)
People born in Decatur, including United States admiral William Raborn, singer Texas Ruby, actor Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, .
List
- Harley True Burton (American mayor and historian) he was born in 05/09/1888
- James Maness (American football player) he was born in 01/05/1963
- Jay S. Amyx (American politician) he was born in 27/09/1923
- Joseph Fort Newton (American minister) he was born in 21/07/1876
- Samuel M. Sampler (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 27/01/1895
- Tommy Tatum (American baseball player) he was born in 16/07/1919
- E. Paul Waggoner (American rancher) he was born in 01/01/1889
- Electra Waggoner (American rancher and socialite) she was born in 06/01/1882
- Betty J. Ligon (American journalist) she was born in 27/08/1921
- Kyle L. Riddle (US Air Force Brigadier General) he was born in 19/12/1913
- Julia Heaberlin (American novelist) she was born in 01/01/1950
- Byron Williamson (American publisher and entrepreneur) he was born in 05/01/1946
Schools in Decatur
College & universities near Decatur, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227216 | University of North Texas | Denton (TX) | 76203-1277 |
| 229179 | Texas Woman's University | Denton (TX) | 76204 |
| 478591 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton | Denton (TX) | 76205-7534 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Decatur, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Decatur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Post Office | Decatur (TX) | 76234 |
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- Decatur , Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,266 people.
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Other cities in Wise County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Wise County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan | 88,165 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bridgeport | 6,637 | City in Wise County, Texas, US |
| Briar | 5,665 | Census designated place |
| Rhome | 1,872 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Runaway Bay | 1,627 | City in the United States |
| Alvord | 1,591 | City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Aurora | 1,522 | City in Texas, USA |
| Boyd | 1,335 | City in Wise County, Texas |
| Newark | 1,251 | City in Texas, United States |
| Chico | 1,199 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Paradise | 594 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Bridgeport | 405 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Texas cities
