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Decatur, TN
Town in Meigs County, Tennessee.
Population
1,898
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
500
ZIP codes
0
Decatur and its ZIP codes
Decatur at a glance
- Decatur is about 2.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,578 a year, 39% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,900 (23% below Tennessee) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Decatur, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Decatur, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,578
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (248), Italian Americans (209), German Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meigs County. PPP loans are for Decatur.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,770
1,930 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $8,041 per person
How people get to work
Decatur, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Decatur, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Decatur, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Decatur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| AthensCity | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| Spring CityTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| DaytonCity | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| NiotaCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| CalhounTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CharlestonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| GraysvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| SweetwaterCity | 18 mi | 9 |
| EnglewoodTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Sale CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 30.1 |
| EtowahCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| HopewellCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.1 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| PikevilleCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| RockwoodCity | 24 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Decatur, TN in?
- Decatur is in Meigs County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Decatur, TN?
- About 1,898 people live in Decatur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Decatur?
- Nearby places include Riceville (11 mi), Athens (12 mi), Spring City (12 mi), Dayton (12 mi), Niota (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023