Decatur
Town in Meigs County, Tennessee

Decatur is a town in Meigs County, Tennessee, with 1,563 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riceville, 11.0 miles SE.
- 1,563residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 412 / sq mipopulation density
- 37322ZIP code
About Decatur
Decatur ( dih-KAY-tər) is a town in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,563 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Meigs County.
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Living in Decatur
- Median household income
- $42,578
- Median home value
- $220,900
- Median rent
- $847/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Decatur had 1,563 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,563 |
|---|---|
| Density | 412 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Decatur at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Meigs County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,563 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.80 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5291° N, 84.7933° W |
| ZIP code | 37322 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4719880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Decatur
- Riceville11.0 mi SE
- Spring City11.6 mi N
- Athens11.7 mi SE
- Dayton12.3 mi W
- Niota13.7 mi E
- Calhoun16.0 mi S
- Graysville16.9 mi W
- Charleston16.9 mi S
- Englewood18.7 mi SE
- Sweetwater18.7 mi E
- Sale Creek19.0 mi SW
- Etowah19.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Decatur
What county is Decatur in?
Decatur is in Meigs County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Decatur, TN?
1,563 people lived in Decatur at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Decatur, TN?
The ZIP code of Decatur is 37322.
What is the elevation of Decatur?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Decatur?
Riceville (11.0 mi), Spring City (11.6 mi), Athens (11.7 mi), Dayton (12.3 mi), Niota (13.7 mi).
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