City

Decatur, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Meigs County  ·  Tennessee

👥8,509Population
💰$53,965Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$184,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 112% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 3.6%Other: 5%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black3.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 112% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,133 (42.8%)
Some College1,077 (21.6%)
Associates784 (15.7%)
Bachelors363 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree594 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College21.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,965 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$184,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units3,749
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Decatur, TN

Decatur is a city in Tennessee, located in Meigs County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,509 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Decatur is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,965 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Decatur is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decatur is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.3%).

Decatur, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Decatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37322 8,509 $53,965 $184,800 $821 10.4% 19.2% 71.2%