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Decatur, TX
City in Wise County, Texas.
Population
7,426
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Decatur and its ZIP codes
Decatur at a glance
- Decatur is about 6.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 331st most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $73,179 a year, 7% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,500 and median rent is $1,024 a month.
Local data for Decatur, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Decatur, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,179
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$284,500
Median rent
$1,024/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,863), German Americans (1,043), Irish Americans (779).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Decatur.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Decatur, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Decatur, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Decatur, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Decatur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParadiseCity | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| BridgeportCity | 9.5 mi | 7.9 |
| BoydTown | 9.8 mi | 4.1 |
| New FairviewCity | 10 mi | 18.9 |
| AlvordTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| AuroraCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| ChicoCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| RhomeCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Lake BridgeportCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NewarkCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.3 |
| Runaway BayCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| PonderTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.9 |
| DISHTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Decatur, TX in?
- Decatur is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Decatur, TX?
- About 7,426 people live in Decatur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Decatur?
- Nearby places include Paradise (7.9 mi), Bridgeport (9.5 mi), Boyd (9.8 mi), New Fairview (10 mi), Alvord (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023