Decatur, AR Demographics

A map of Decatur's Population by Race

Decatur, Arkansas had a population of 1,773 in 2020. It was 49.7% White, 0.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 33.3% Hispanic, 5.8% Native American/Other, and 9.4% 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 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is the 156th 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

882 residents of Decatur identify as White, or 49.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Decatur less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is ranked #519 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is less White than neighboring Springtown (81.9% White), Gentry (66.6% White), Gravette (80.8% White), Cherokee City (69.9% White), and Sulphur Springs (79.2% White).

Decatur's Black Population

11 residents of Decatur identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decatur less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is ranked #377 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Black than neighboring Springtown (0% Black), Gentry (0.5% Black), and Gravette (0.5% Black). Decatur is less Black than neighboring Cherokee City (2.7% Black), and Sulphur Springs (0.8% Black).

Decatur's Asian Population

19 residents of Decatur identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Asian than neighboring Springtown (0% Asian), Gravette (0.7% Asian), and Sulphur Springs (0.4% Asian). Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Gentry (3.8% Asian), and Cherokee City (4.1% Asian).

Decatur's Hispanic Population

591 residents of Decatur identify as Hispanic, or 33.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decatur considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Springtown (6% Hispanic), Gentry (16.5% Hispanic), Gravette (6.9% Hispanic), Cherokee City (6.8% Hispanic), and Sulphur Springs (3.3% Hispanic).

Decatur's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Decatur identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gentry (4.3% Native American/Other), Gravette (3.6% Native American/Other), Cherokee City (2.7% Native American/Other), and Sulphur Springs (2.9% Native American/Other). Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springtown (9.6% Native American/Other).

Decatur's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Decatur identify as Multiracial, or 9.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Decatur is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring Springtown (2.4% Multiracial), Gentry (8.3% Multiracial), and Gravette (7.6% Multiracial). Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee City (13.7% Multiracial), and Sulphur Springs (13.3% Multiracial).

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