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Decatur, Mississippi
Town · Population 1,886 · #101 in Mississippi
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About Decatur
Set in the eastern part of Mississippi, Decatur is a small town, home to 1,886 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Decatur is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 342 residents per square mile.
📰 Decatur News Today
- Newton County Academy (Decatur, MS) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Decatur, Mississippi 39327 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Schedule - Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Annie Deloise Houston Obituary (2026) - Decatur, MS - Beck Funeral Home - Philadelphia Legacy obituary · May 8
- Decatur Utilities crews return home after helping restore power in Mississippi rocketcitynow.com · Feb 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Decatur Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Decatur — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Decatur
- EAST CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
- NEWTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- NEWTON COUNTY VOC COMPLEX
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,886
Rank in state#101 of 299
Land area5.51 sq mi
Density342/sq mi
Coordinates32.4340, -89.1112