Decatur, Arkansas facts for kids
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Decatur, Arkansas
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Downtown Decatur
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Location of Decatur in Benton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.53 sq mi (11.72 km2) |
| • Land | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
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| • Total | 1,773 |
| • Density | 396.56/sq mi (153.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72722
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-17740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404207 |
Decatur is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,773 people lived there. It is part of the larger Northwest Arkansas area. The city was named after a famous naval hero, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr..
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About Decatur, Arkansas
Where is Decatur?
Decatur is in the western part of Benton County. You can find it at these coordinates: 36°20′15″N 94°27′24″W / 36.33750°N 94.45667°W. Arkansas Highway 59 runs through the city. This highway goes north about 6 miles (10 km) to Gravette. It also goes about 13 miles (21 km) further north to the Missouri border. If you go south on Highway 59, you'll reach Siloam Springs in about 13 miles (21 km).
Arkansas Highway 102 also passes through Decatur. It goes east about 16 miles (26 km) to Bentonville. To the west, it goes about 10 miles (16 km) to the Oklahoma border.
Land and Water in Decatur
The United States Census Bureau says that Decatur covers a total area of about 4.53 square miles (11.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.47 square miles (11.58 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.
Community Spirit After a Natural Disaster
Decatur has faced challenges, including a very wide tornado that hit the west side of the community. This tornado was one of the widest ever recorded in Arkansas. The people of Decatur are working hard together to rebuild their homes and help their community recover.
People of Decatur
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Decatur has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown since 1910:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 246 | — | |
| 1920 | 424 | 72.4% | |
| 1930 | 413 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 358 | −13.3% | |
| 1950 | 350 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 415 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 847 | 104.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,013 | 19.6% | |
| 1990 | 918 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,314 | 43.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,699 | 29.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,773 | 4.4% | |
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Who Lives in Decatur?
In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 1,773 people lived in Decatur. These people made up 591 households, which included 419 families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in the city. In 2020, about half of the people (49.75%) were White (not Hispanic). About 33.33% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Black or African American, and people of two or more races.
Back in 2010, the population was 1,699. At that time, about 62.4% of the people were White (not Hispanic). About 28.4% were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Decatur
Students in Decatur attend public schools run by the Decatur School District. Young people go through elementary and secondary school here. They can graduate from Decatur High School.
See also
In Spanish: Decatur (Arkansas) para niños
