Decaturville, TN
Southern hospitality - Small town charm 

Decaturville is a unique small town in the heart of one of  Tennessee's best recreation areas.  Lots of fishing lakes and streams-- " you can fish at a different spot  every day of the year within an hours drive" says a local avid fisherman.  Great hunting -- deer , turkey, duck, etc.

- picturesque hills and valleys, small streams, lakes, and rivers 
- Situated  1/2 way between Nashville and Memphis, only 19 miles from Interstate 40. 
- Decatur County has over  50 miles of Tennessee River/Kentucky Lake along its eastern and southern border.

State and US Parks- Shiloh National Battleground, Natchez TraceState Park, Mousetail St. Park, Beech Bend Park, Carrolls Cabin State Park

Come and see us-- kick off your shoes and stay awhile.

Census
Decaturville is a town in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 859 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Decatur CountyGR6. This town is named after war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr.

Geography
Decaturville is located at 35°34′59″N, 88°7′19″W (35.582983, -88.122021)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²), all land.

Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 859 people, 349 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density was 197.4/km² (511.0/mi²). There were 396 housing units at an average density of 91.0/km² (235.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 85.91% White, 11.87% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 349 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,056, and the median income for a family was $37,857. Males had a median income of $30,815 versus $21,103 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,864. About 17.9% of families and 22.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.