Decatur, AL Demographics

A map of Decatur's Population by Race

Decatur, Alabama had a population of 57,938 in 2020. It was 55.4% White, 23.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 15.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Decatur, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Decatur's White Population

32,079 residents of Decatur identify as White, or 55.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Decatur slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is ranked #438 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more White than neighboring Hillsboro (11.8% White). Decatur is less White than neighboring Trinity (74.1% White), Priceville (87% White), Mooresville (87.2% White), and Hartselle (86.6% White).

Decatur's Black Population

13,314 residents of Decatur identify as Black, or 23.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is ranked #219 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Black than neighboring Trinity (8.8% Black), Priceville (3.5% Black), Mooresville (2.1% Black), and Hartselle (4.6% Black). Decatur is less Black than neighboring Hillsboro (82.8% Black).

Decatur's Asian Population

518 residents of Decatur identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Asian than neighboring Trinity (0.2% Asian), Mooresville (0% Asian), Hartselle (0.6% Asian), and Hillsboro (0% Asian). Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Priceville (1.5% Asian).

Decatur's Hispanic Population

9,070 residents of Decatur identify as Hispanic, or 15.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decatur slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Trinity (11.2% Hispanic), Priceville (3.2% Hispanic), Mooresville (2.1% Hispanic), Hartselle (2.9% Hispanic), and Hillsboro (2% Hispanic).

Decatur's Native American/Other Population

460 residents of Decatur identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is ranked #175 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Priceville (0.5% Native American/Other), Mooresville (0% Native American/Other), Hartselle (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hillsboro (0.7% Native American/Other). Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trinity (1.3% Native American/Other).

Decatur's Multiracial Population

2,497 residents of Decatur identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Decatur is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro (2.7% Multiracial). Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Mooresville (8.5% Multiracial), and Hartselle (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.