Decatur, MS Demographics

A map of Decatur's Population by Race

Decatur, Mississippi had a population of 1,945 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 38.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.8% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is the 122nd 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

1,073 residents of Decatur identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more White than neighboring Newton (26.1% White), Hickory (40.4% White), and Conehatta (12.2% White). Decatur is less White than neighboring Union (63.8% White), and Chunky (90.1% White).

Decatur's Black Population

740 residents of Decatur identify as Black, or 38.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is ranked #208 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Black than neighboring Union (32.8% Black), Conehatta (4.5% Black), and Chunky (1.5% Black). Decatur is less Black than neighboring Newton (69.6% Black), and Hickory (55.9% Black).

Decatur's Asian Population

11 residents of Decatur identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is ranked #102 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Asian than neighboring Newton (0.3% Asian), Union (0.2% Asian), Hickory (0% Asian), and Conehatta (0.1% Asian). Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Chunky (0.7% Asian).

Decatur's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Decatur identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is ranked #194 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Newton (1.3% Hispanic), Union (1.1% Hispanic), Hickory (1.2% Hispanic), and Conehatta (1.1% Hispanic). Decatur is less Hispanic than neighboring Chunky (4.8% Hispanic).

Decatur's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Decatur identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is ranked #24 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newton (0.5% Native American/Other), Union (0.4% Native American/Other), Hickory (0.5% Native American/Other), and Chunky (0% Native American/Other). Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Conehatta (78.7% Native American/Other).

Decatur's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Decatur identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decatur roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Decatur is ranked #173 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring Newton (2.2% Multiracial), Union (1.7% Multiracial), and Hickory (2% Multiracial). Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Conehatta (3.4% Multiracial), and Chunky (2.9% Multiracial).

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