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Decatur (MS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Decatur, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)356.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.51% (10)
Growth Since 202011.97% (210)
Rank in State119th
Rank in Country11049th

The population of Decatur, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,965. This is an increase of 0.51% (10 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
22.5
Total
26.3
Male
21.4
Female
Decatur Sex Ratio
44.9%
788
Male
55.1%
967
Female
Decatur Age Dependency Ratio
15.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
18.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Decatur Adults
1,510
Adults
(199 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
  • 26.55%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 21.07%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 30.54%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Decatur

While the overall poverty rate of Decatur is 26.55%, 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 (30.54%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (21.07%).

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Employment Status and Sex

26.59%
Female Employed
43.75%
Female Unemployed
8.06%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Education

18.1%
Less Than 9th Grade
17.55%
High School
15.74%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater