Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Decatur, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,426

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.3%5,074

Hispanic/Latino

29.6%2,196

Asian

1.2%91

Two or More

0.9%65

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%321

High School Diploma

28%1,478

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%464

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%611

Associate's Degree

8.3%439

Bachelor's Degree

17%899

Master's Degree

8.2%432

Professional Degree

1.2%62

Doctorate

0.7%38

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$284,500

Median Renti

$1,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.5%2,187

Renter-Occupied

28.5%872

Total Units

3,424

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

214

$500–$750

163

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

184

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%57

2010–2019

13.6%464

2000–2009

15%515

1990–1999

16.6%568

1980–1989

15.3%525

1970–1979

9.7%333

1960–1969

5.2%177

1950–1959

11.5%393

1940–1949

5.2%178

1939 or earlier

6.2%214

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.6%2,189

Utility Gas

24.6%753

No Fuel

1.5%47

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%35

Wood

0.6%18

Solar

0.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,179

Mean Household Incomei

$105,602

Per Capita Incomei

$44,101

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

3,647

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

97613.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

822

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

3,556

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

449(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured