Decatur
Town in Newton County, Mississippi
Decatur is a town in Newton County, Mississippi, with 1,945 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newton, 7.5 miles S.
- 1,945residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 353 / sq mipopulation density
- 39327ZIP code
About Decatur
Decatur is a town in and the county seat of Newton County, Mississippi. The population was 1,945 in the 2020 census. This town is named after war hero Stephen Decatur Jr.
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Living in Decatur
- Median household income
- $50,128
- Median home value
- $128,900
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 21.7
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Decatur had 1,945 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,945 |
|---|---|
| Density | 353 per sq mi (136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Decatur at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Newton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,945 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.51 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4340° N, 89.1112° W |
| ZIP code | 39327 |
| Official website | decaturms.org/index.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2818180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Decatur
- Newton7.5 mi S
- Conehatta9.4 mi W
- Union9.5 mi N
- Hickory9.6 mi SE
- Chunky12.9 mi SE
- Lake13.9 mi SW
- Sebastopol15.9 mi NW
- Collinsville16.0 mi E
- Tucker19.3 mi N
- Nellieburg19.5 mi E
- Forest21.9 mi W
- Hillsboro22.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Decatur
What county is Decatur in?
Decatur is in Newton County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Decatur, MS?
1,945 people lived in Decatur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Decatur, MS?
The ZIP code of Decatur is 39327.
What is the elevation of Decatur?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Decatur?
Newton (7.5 mi), Conehatta (9.4 mi), Union (9.5 mi), Hickory (9.6 mi), Chunky (12.9 mi).
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