Decatur, Alabama
Decatur: The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
About
Decatur is a city located in the county of Morgan in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,683. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 54,381 inhabitants.
The city was created 203 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Decatur
| Population : | 54,381 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Morgan County |
| Postal code : | 35600–35699 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 11.24% |
| Land as percent of area : | 88.76% |
| Altitude : | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Capital city : | Decatur is capital of Morgan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1821 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:22:48 (24th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -2.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decatur is located at 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W (34.6059300, -86.9833400).
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Official website of Decatur
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Decatur decreased by 2.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 55,683 | - | census |
| 2011 | 55,916 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 55,837 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 55,465 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55,269 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,027 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,729 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,437 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 54,364 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 54,445 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 54,381 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 54,445 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 55,786 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 57,938 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 55,683 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 67.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 22.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,201 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
Decatur zip code is 35601.
County name: Morgan, County
fips: 01103
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $134,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,044 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $353 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $655 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,113 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 134,588 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 434,109 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,680,890 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,140,374 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,365 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,429 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,998 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,949 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,598 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,758 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,142 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,481 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 484 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,045 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,037.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 53.67 |
Best Things to Do in Decatur
1 Point Mallard Park
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3 Cook Museum of Natural Science
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People born in Decatur (58)
People born in Decatur, including British-noble Grace Curzon, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston, actor Lucas Black, musician Gordon Terry, .
List
- Philip Rivers (American football player) he was born in 08/12/1981
- Brad Dutz (American musician and music educator) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Charlie Burse (American musician) he was born in 25/08/1901
- Dean Jones (actor (1931-2015)) he was born in 25/01/1931
- Joseph Abbott (Confederate Army officer and politician (1840-1908)) he was born in 15/01/1840
- Rolando McClain (All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker) he was born in 14/07/1989
- Luther Patrick (American politician (1894-1957)) he was born in 23/01/1894
- Richard W. Austin (American politician, attorney and diplomat) he was born in 26/08/1857
- Richard Hendrix (American basketball player) he was born in 15/11/1986
- Pop Gates (American basketball player) he was born in 30/08/1917
- Alan Koch (retired American professional baseball player) he was born in 25/03/1938
- Alonzo Boone (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 13/01/1908
- Arthur Orr (American politician) he was born in 25/05/1964
- Carson Tinker (American football long snapper) he was born in 15/11/1989
- Charles Redding Pitt (Alabama politician) he was born in 29/03/1944
- Charlie Hodge (American musician) he was born in 14/12/1934
- David Charles (American neurologist) he was born in 26/05/1964
- David Stewart (American football player, offensive tackle) he was born in 28/08/1982
Schools in Decatur
College & universities near Decatur, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100812 | Athens State University | Athens (AL) | 35611 |
| 417008 | Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville | Madison (AL) | 35758 |
| 480976 | The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville | Huntsville (AL) | 35816 |
| 486707 | Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville | Huntsville (AL) | 35806-2509 |
| 100706 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville (AL) | 35899 |
Post offices near Decatur
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Post Office | Decatur (AL) | 35601 |
| Mooresvill Post Office | Mooresville (AL) | 35649 |
| Trinity Post Office | Trinity (AL) | 35673 |
| Belle Mina Post Office | Belle Mina (AL) | 35615 |
| Tanner Post Office | Tanner (AL) | 35671 |
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Other cities in Morgan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morgan County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartselle | 14,470 | City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States |
| Priceville | 3,984 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| New Hope | 2,927 | City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States |
| Trinity | 2,095 | Town in Morgan County, Alabama |
| Falkville | 1,256 | Town of the United States |
| Flint City | 1,033 | City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Somerville | 782 | Town in Morgan County, Alabama, USA |
| Eva | 498 | Town in Morgan County, Alabama |
Distance to Other Cities
Decatur distances to largest Alabama cities
