City · Texas
Decatur, Texas
Decatur, city, in Wise County, Texas. Decatur had 9,029 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 37.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,538 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,426 (±31). GEOID 4819528.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,029
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,538 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,426 ±31
Median household income
$73,179
±$7,835 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$284,500
±$37,941 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,024
±$440 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Decatur and what county is it in?
Decatur is a city in Wise County, Texas. It covers 9.3 square miles of land, 702 residents per square mile in 2020.
Decatur is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Decatur, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,029 people lived in Decatur on July 1, 2025, up 37.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,538 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,426 (±31).
| Measure | Decatur | Wise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,426 ±31 | 75,005 | +688 |
| Households | 3,059 ±271 | 25,135 | +548 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.21 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,424 ±313 | 27,530 | +839 |
Decatur's population since 2000
From 5,201 in 2000 to 9,029 in 2025: up 73.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Decatur as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Decatur?
The median resident of Decatur is 40.5 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.6%. 13.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Decatur | Wise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 ±4.1 | 39.5 | +6.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±3.3 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±4.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 45.3% ±4.2 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.6% ±6.3 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.3% ±6.2 pts | 72.9% | +9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.1% ±4.1 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.7% ±7.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2% ±4.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.4% ±4.7 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±4.3 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±6.5 pts | 22.2% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±4.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±4.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Decatur earn?
Half of Decatur's 3,059 households earn less than $73,179 a year (±$7,835), against $93,421 in Wise County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $73,977 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Decatur | Wise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,179 ±$7,835 | $93,421 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,602 ±$14,488 | $113,388 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,101 ±$6,147 | $38,827 | +$8,828 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% ±4.0 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.8% ±5.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±5.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±4.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±4.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Decatur?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Decatur's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $284,500 by its owner (±$37,941). The median renter pays $1,024 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Decatur | Wise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $284,500 ±$37,941 | $304,900 | +$91,896 |
| Median gross rent | $1,024 ±$440 | $1,299 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±17.6 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,749 ±$314 | $2,153 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5% ±6.2 pts | 81.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.5% ±6.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Housing units | 3,424 ±313 | 27,530 | +839 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±4.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±7.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±4.6 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.6% ±5.2 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±5.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Decatur building?
Builders took permits for 82 new housing units in Decatur in 2025 (82 in single-family houses), 9.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Decatur work and get to work?
84.5% of Decatur's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes.
| Measure | Decatur | Wise County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6% ±4.4 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5% ±4.6 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±4.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±3.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±4.0 | 34.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Decatur?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Decatur, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $72,609 (Tract 1502.01) to $81,005 (Tract 1502.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1502.02Wise County | 4,171 | $81,005 |
| Tract 1502.01Wise County | 3,335 | $72,609 |
| Tract 1501.04Wise County | 4,590 | $103,464 |
| Tract 1501.03Wise County | 5,997 | $105,938 |
| Tract 1501.01Wise County | 4,389 | $94,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Decatur) · Census block assignment files
How does Decatur compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Decatur is the 3,455th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 274th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Decatur ranks 378th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 274th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 713th | 979 |
| Median household income | 378th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 216th | 978 |
| Median home value | 280th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 519th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 583rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 327th | 877 |
| Median age | 275th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 484th | 973 |
| Work from home | 386th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 570th | 976 |
Decatur's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Decatur with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Decatur?
17 of the 57 figures for Decatur on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Decatur are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Decatur.