Decatur County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Decatur County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47039
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 333.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 344.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.603136
- Longitude
- -88.110292
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,389
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,055
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,010 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 383 | 3.4% |
| White | 10,502 | 92.2% |
| Black | 319 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,817 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 2.6% |
| White | 8,440 | 93.2% |
| Black | 273 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,579
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,811
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,523
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,592 | 91.5% |
| Black | 315 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 161 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,019
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 970 | 13.8% |
| Republican | 3,381 | 48.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,668 | 38.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,363 | 47.9% |
| Female | 3,656 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,413 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 1.6% |
| Black | 95 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,327
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,070 | 47.9% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 28.2% |
| Black | 43 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 18.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,643 | 48.9% |
| Female | 1,684 | 46.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,273 (38.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,200 (14.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,591
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $141,712
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $770
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.