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Decatur, Texas, in Wise county, is 26 miles W of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. About 5,201 people people live in Decatur.
In Decatur, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Decatur had a median family income of $40,580.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,450) in Decatur than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Decatur, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Decatur, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Comparing Decatur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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