Decherd, TN Demographics

A map of Decherd's Population by Race

Decherd, Tennessee had a population of 2,379 in 2020. It was 74.1% White, 9.8% Black, 1.7% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Decherd, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is the 178th 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).

Decherd's White Population

1,763 residents of Decherd identify as White, or 74.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Decherd roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is ranked #427 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Decherd is less White than neighboring Winchester (79.4% White), Cowan (83.9% White), Estill Springs (90.8% White), Belvidere (75% White), and Sewanee (82.6% White).

Decherd's Black Population

234 residents of Decherd identify as Black, or 9.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decherd slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is ranked #92 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Decherd is more Black than neighboring Winchester (9.7% Black), Cowan (8.2% Black), Estill Springs (2.2% Black), Belvidere (1% Black), and Sewanee (4.6% Black).

Decherd's Asian Population

41 residents of Decherd identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decherd roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Decherd is more Asian than neighboring Winchester (1.4% Asian), Cowan (0.2% Asian), and Estill Springs (1.1% Asian). Decherd is less Asian than neighboring Belvidere (3.1% Asian), and Sewanee (2.8% Asian).

Decherd's Hispanic Population

148 residents of Decherd identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decherd roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Decherd is more Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (4.7% Hispanic), Cowan (2.4% Hispanic), Estill Springs (1.5% Hispanic), and Sewanee (3.5% Hispanic). Decherd is less Hispanic than neighboring Belvidere (10.4% Hispanic).

Decherd's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Decherd identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decherd roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Decherd is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cowan (0.3% Native American/Other), Estill Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), and Belvidere (0% Native American/Other). Decherd is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other), and Sewanee (5.1% Native American/Other).

Decherd's Multiracial Population

177 residents of Decherd identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decherd roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Decherd is ranked #13 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Decherd is more Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (4% Multiracial), Cowan (5.1% Multiracial), Estill Springs (4% Multiracial), and Sewanee (1.3% Multiracial). Decherd is less Multiracial than neighboring Belvidere (10.4% Multiracial).

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