Decatur County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,579 | — | #2,385 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,375 | -39.6% | #2,954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.8 years | +17.7% | #626 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | -50.5% | #2,397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $757 | -34.9% | #2,439 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | +75.8% | #2,848 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Decatur County has a population of 11,579, making it the #2,385 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Decatur County is $45,375, ranking #2,954 out of 3,222 counties — 39.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.1% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Decatur County is $139,600 (-50.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $757/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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89.7% of residents in Decatur County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Decatur County, Tennessee
Decatur County, Tennessee has a total population of 11,579, making it the 2,385th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Decatur County is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Decatur County is $45,375, which ranks #2,954 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Decatur County is $139,600, 50.5% below the national median. Renters in Decatur County pay a median gross rent of $757 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Decatur County, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Decatur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.7%).
All data for Decatur County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.