Decatur, Mississippi
Decatur: town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States
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Decatur is a town located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,841 and a population density of 128 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,733 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population | 1,733 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Newton County |
| Postal code | 39327 |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 14.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4390,-89.1084 |
| Altitude | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Capital city | Decatur is capital of Newton County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:21:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 120 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Newton County Mississippi Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Decatur Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Decatur is located at 32°26'21"N 89°6'30"W (32.4390300, -89.1083900).
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According to census records, the population of Decatur decreased by 6.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,749 | -5.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,768 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,784 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,879 | 5.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,867 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,861 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,939 | 4.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,830 | -5.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,705 | -7.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,733 | 1.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,772 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,373 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,941 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,392 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 96.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 842 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
Decatur zip code is 39327.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 28101
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $386,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,355 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $963 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,634 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,349 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,883 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,638 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 133,709 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,247 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $98,401 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $48,122 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,113 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,351 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,936 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 192 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,798 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,272.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.49 |
People born in Decatur (3)
People born in Decatur, including African-civil rights activist Medgar Evers, mayor Charles Evers, football end Lamar Blount, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Decatur, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175643 | East Central Community College | Decatur (MS) | 39327-0129 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Decatur, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Decatur.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Post Office | Decatur (MS) | 39327 |
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Other cities in Newton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 3,123 | City in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Conehatta | 1,342 | Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Hickory | 515 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
| Chunky | 313 | City in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Mississippi cities