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Population of Decatur, Arkansas

StateArkansas
Land Area (mi²)4.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)399.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.39% (7)
Growth Since 202016.34% (251)
Rank in State152th
Rank in Country11549th

The population of Decatur, AR in 2022 is estimated to be 1,787. This is an increase of 0.39% (7 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Decatur by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Decatur by Age

Decatur Population Pyramid 2022
Decatur Median Age
30.5
Total
28.9
Male
31.4
Female
Decatur Sex Ratio
54.1%
831
Male
45.9%
705
Female
Decatur Age Dependency Ratio
12.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
48
Child Dependency Ratio
Decatur Adults
1,077
Adults
(121 of whom are seniors) in Decatur.

Population of Decatur by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Decatur

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 27.32%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 23.25%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 31.77%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Decatur

While the overall poverty rate of Decatur is 27.32%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (31.77%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (23.25%).

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Employment Status and Sex

22.28%
Female Employed
35.29%
Female Unemployed
6.72%
Male Employed
52.63%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Education

36.32%
Less Than 9th Grade
22.74%
High School
11.29%
Some College
14.48%
Bachelors or Greater