Decatur, 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 170 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 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:52:06 (21st December 2024) |
| 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 |
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 , 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.
- 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 Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan | 88,165 | The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas. |
| 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
