Decatur, MS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Decatur

Neighborhood

Newton, MS

Pine Bluff / Cedar Grove

Little Rock / Rock Creek

Stratton / New Ireland

Lawrence / Mount Vernon

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Decatur

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Households with Children

27.4%

School Enrollment K-12

121

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 52.4%
Working Age (35-54): 15.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 4.7%
Seniors (65+): 9.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.0%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.9%
Single Parents: 5.6%
Couples & Adults: 25.7%
Living Alone: 46.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 27.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 24.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 75.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 44.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 56.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 79.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 2.2%
High School (9-12): 0.9%
College / Graduate: 36.3%
Not Enrolled: 53.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources