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'''Decatur''' is a city, in [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 1,773 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0517740| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212182804/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0517740| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Decatur city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref> It is part of the [[Northwest Arkansas]] region. This town is named after Commodore [[Stephen Decatur|Stephen Decatur, Jr.]]
'''Decatur''' is a city, in [[Benton County, Arkansas|Benton County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 1,773 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0517740| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212182804/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0517740| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Decatur city, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref> It is part of the [[Northwest Arkansas]] region. This town is named after Commodore [[Stephen Decatur|Stephen Decatur, Jr.]]
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Decatur has a total area of {{convert|11.7|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|11.5|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 1.21%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Decatur has a total area of {{convert|11.7|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|11.5|sqkm|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqkm|disp=flip}}, or 1.21%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


== Natural disaster ==
==Natural disaster==
May 26, 2024: A tornado that is reportedly the widest in the history of the state of Arkansas at 1.82 miles wide ravaged the west side of the community. They are currently working on rebuilding their houses and getting back on their feet as a community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} City of Decatur, Arkansas ~ Working Together We Can Do Awesome Things |url=https://decaturarkansas.com/ |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=decaturarkansas.com |language=en}}</ref>
May 26, 2024: A tornado that is reportedly the widest in the history of the state of Arkansas at 1.82 miles wide ravaged the west side of the community. They are currently working on rebuilding their houses and getting back on their feet as a community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} City of Decatur, Arkansas ~ Working Together We Can Do Awesome Things |url=https://decaturarkansas.com/ |access-date=2024-10-11 |website=decaturarkansas.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1910= 246
| 1910 = 246
|1920= 424
| 1920 = 424
|1930= 413
| 1930 = 413
|1940= 358
| 1940 = 358
|1950= 350
| 1950 = 350
|1960= 415
| 1960 = 415
|1970= 847
| 1970 = 847
|1980= 1013
| 1980 = 1013
|1990= 918
| 1990 = 918
|2000= 1314
| 2000 = 1314
|2010= 1699
| 2010 = 1699
|2020= 1773
| 2020 = 1773
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2015 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|access-date=June 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019182931/https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015-3.html|archive-date=October 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| estyear = 2025
| estimate = 1893
| estref = {{increase}}
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2015 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|access-date=June 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019182931/https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015-3.html|archive-date=October 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Decatur had a population of 1,773. The median age was 30.2 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 101.7 males age 18 and over. There were 419 families residing in the city.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A17740&in=state%3A05|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A17740&in=state%3A05|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A17740&in=state%3A05|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
There were 614 households in Decatur, of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.8% were married-couple households, 20.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
There were 685 housing units, of which 10.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.1%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+Decatur racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0517740&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=January 1, 2022|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
|+Decatur racial composition<ref name="Census2020PL"/>
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| 33.33%
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 1,773 people, 591 households, and 419 families residing in the city.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
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The median income for a household in the city was $29,844, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $22,115 versus $19,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $11,618.  About 16.3% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,844, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $22,115 versus $19,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $11,618.  About 16.3% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.
==Education==
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the [[Decatur School District]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05007_benton/DC20SD_C05007.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=May 25, 2022}}</ref> leading to graduation from [[Decatur High School (Arkansas)|Decatur High School]].


== Education ==
==See also==
Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the [[Decatur School District]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05007_benton/DC20SD_C05007.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Benton County, AR|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=May 25, 2022}}</ref> leading to graduation from [[Decatur High School (Arkansas)|Decatur High School]].
 
* [[Cooks Venture]], defunct poultry company based in Decatur


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:43, 14 May 2026

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Geography

Decatur is located in western Benton County at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (36.337541, -94.456721).[2] Arkansas Highway 59 passes through the city, leading north Script error: No such module "convert". to Gravette and Script error: No such module "convert". to the Missouri border, and south Script error: No such module "convert". to Siloam Springs. Arkansas Highway 102 leads east Script error: No such module "convert". to Bentonville and west Script error: No such module "convert". to the Oklahoma border.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Decatur has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 1.21%, is water.[1]

Natural disaster

May 26, 2024: A tornado that is reportedly the widest in the history of the state of Arkansas at 1.82 miles wide ravaged the west side of the community. They are currently working on rebuilding their houses and getting back on their feet as a community.[3]

Demographics

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File:Decatur Train Station in Decatur, Arkansas.jpg
The historic Kansas City-Southern Depot was built in 1920 and added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1992.[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Decatur had a population of 1,773. The median age was 30.2 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 101.7 males age 18 and over. There were 419 families residing in the city.[7][8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 614 households in Decatur, of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.8% were married-couple households, 20.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 685 housing units, of which 10.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.1%.[7]

Decatur racial composition[8]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 882 49.75%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 11 0.62%
Native American 61 3.44%
Asian 19 1.07%
Pacific Islander 39 2.2%
Other/Mixed 170 9.59%
Hispanic or Latino 591 33.33%

2010 census

As of the 2010 census Decatur had a population of 1,699. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population was 62.4% non-Hispanic white, 0.5% non-Hispanic black, 4.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 5.2% from two or more races and 28.4% Hispanic or Latino.[10]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 1,314 people, 465 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 535 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 80.97% White, 5.48% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 10.12% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. 16.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 465 households, out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,844, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $22,115 versus $19,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,618. About 16.3% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 22.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Decatur School District,[12] leading to graduation from Decatur High School.

See also

References

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