Decatur, TN County is a small rural community located in western Tennessee with a population of 11,460 and a population density of 35 people per square mile. The county offers many year-round outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, boating, camping and hiking in the nearby mountains and forests. Local businesses include Decatur General Store, Decatur Florist & Gifts and many small family owned restaurants. Other organizations within the county include the Decatur Chamber of Commerce which works to promote economic development and tourism in the county as well as educational institutions such as the University of Tennessee at Martin which offers degrees in specialized fields such as agribusiness and forestry management. Sports fans can also enjoy local sporting events like football games hosted by Decatur High School or cheer on their favorite teams at nearby professional baseball games in nearby cities.
The population in Decatur County is 11,460. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Decatur County is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Decatur County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Decatur County
- 55.8% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 25.4% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Decatur County
- 91.7% are White
- 2.9% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander