Decatur, AR Demographics

A map of Decatur's Population by Race

Decatur, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,567, a large decrease from the 1,773 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.9% White, 28.8% Hispanic, 20.0% Multiracial, 6.1% Native American/Other, 3.8% Black, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Decatur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Decatur has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Decatur, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 71.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Decatur is ranked the 172nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Decatur was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Decatur's White Population

626 residents of Decatur, or 39.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Decatur is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Decatur ranks 519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Decatur's White population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. White residents' share of Decatur's population has decreased from 49.7% to 39.9%.

Decatur is more White than neighboring Cherokee City (0% White). Decatur is less White than neighboring Springtown (62.4% White), Gentry (62.6% White), Gravette (70.2% White), and Sulphur Springs (44.7% White).

Decatur's Black Population

60 residents of Decatur, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Decatur is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Decatur ranks 385th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Decatur's Black population has grown by an estimated 445.5%. Black residents' share of Decatur's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.8%.

Decatur is more Black than neighboring Springtown (0% Black), Gentry (0% Black), Gravette (2.6% Black), Cherokee City (0% Black), and Sulphur Springs (2.2% Black).

Decatur's Asian Population

21 residents of Decatur, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Decatur is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Decatur ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Decatur's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Asian residents' share of Decatur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Decatur is more Asian than neighboring Springtown (0% Asian), Gravette (0% Asian), and Sulphur Springs (0% Asian). Decatur is less Asian than neighboring Gentry (2.3% Asian), and Cherokee City (100% Asian).

Decatur's Hispanic Population

451 residents of Decatur, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Decatur is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Decatur ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Decatur's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Decatur's population has decreased from 33.3% to 28.8%.

Decatur is more Hispanic than neighboring Springtown (0% Hispanic), Gentry (13.1% Hispanic), Gravette (1.8% Hispanic), Cherokee City (0% Hispanic), and Sulphur Springs (9.4% Hispanic).

Decatur's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Decatur, or 6.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Decatur is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Decatur ranks 14th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Decatur's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Decatur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Decatur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springtown (0% Native American/Other), Gravette (0.5% Native American/Other), Cherokee City (0% Native American/Other), and Sulphur Springs (0.2% Native American/Other). Decatur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gentry (6.7% Native American/Other).

Decatur's Multiracial Population

313 residents of Decatur, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Decatur is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Decatur ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Decatur's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Decatur's population has increased from 9.4% to 20.0%.

Decatur is more Multiracial than neighboring Gentry (15.4% Multiracial), and Cherokee City (0% Multiracial). Decatur is less Multiracial than neighboring Springtown (37.6% Multiracial), Gravette (24.9% Multiracial), and Sulphur Springs (43.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.