About Decatur
Set in the northern part of Texas, Decatur is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,266.
Officially, Decatur is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 888 residents per square mile.
📰 Decatur News Today
- Pampa murder suspect booked into Gray County Jail KVII · Aug 13
- Treva Jo Fitts Obituary (2026) - Decatur, TX - White Family Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Laura Maudean "Deanie" Adams Obituary Jun 28, 2026 Hawkins Funeral Homes · Jun 28
- ARIAT TEXAS RATTLERS ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ATHLETE PERFORMANCE CENTER IN DECATUR, TEXAS The Business Press · Jul 30
- Jean McClure Obituary May 14, 2026 Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home · May 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Decatur Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Decatur — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,266.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Decatur
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Casa Torres — mexican
- Catfish O'Harlies — american
- Chili's — tex-mex
- Cicis — pizza
- Family Meal Neighborhood Eatery food truck
- Frilly's — seafood
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- IHOP — breakfast
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wise County Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Decatur
- Harmon Park reviews ★
- Hollis & Sue Jones Park reviews ★
- Kenny Renshaw Park reviews ★
- Louida "Big Mama" Willis Park reviews ★
- Melba Doyle Park reviews ★
- Wise County Veteran's Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Decatur
- CARSON EL
- DECATUR H S
- MCCARROLL MIDDLE
- RANN EL
- STEM ACADEMY AT ENIS EL
- YOUNG EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,266
Rank in state#286 of 1,224
Land area9.31 sq mi
Density888/sq mi
Coordinates33.2259, -97.5870