Decatur, MS

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Population
1,878
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
436 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$128,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$835/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,128
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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As the seat of Newton County, Decatur blends a relaxed pace of life with the energy of a small college town. Home to East Central Community College, the area enjoys campus athletic games, community events, and quiet residential streets shaded by tall pines. Daily routines center around the courthouse square and a handful of favorite local spots. It is an unhurried, close-knit Mississippi town where newcomers can easily settle in and feel right at home.

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