Demographics & People — Decatur, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,516 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 607 |
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| Family Households | 406 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4693 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 893 |
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| Black or African American | 85 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 291 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 657 |
| Other groups | 541 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 259 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 123 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 97 |
| Irish | 86 |
| English | 86 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 84 |
| German | 83 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 50 |
Language
| English Only | 1,132 |
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| Spanish | 184 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,423 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 64 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,129 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Decatur, Arkansas.
