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Decatur city, AR

ZIP 72722 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72722

72722 has a population of 2,920 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Black
3.1%-75% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
19.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.7%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.9%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
11.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.0%+71% vs US avg
x
High school
42.4%+62% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.7%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
59/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.2%+85% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.4%+241% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 72722

Poverty Rate
21.2%+85% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.4%+241% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.7%+58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,920
Median age36.8
Poverty rate21.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White59.0%
Hispanic13.5%
Black3.1%
Asian4.5%
Foreign-born47.4%