Decatur, Mississippi

Decatur, Mississippi
Mural in downtown Decatur
Nickname: 
Greater Decatur
Motto: 
Faith, Family, Education
Location of Decatur, Mississippi
Decatur, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°26′22″N 89°6′43″W / 32.43944°N 89.11194°W / 32.43944; -89.11194
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyNewton
Government
 • MayorLea Ann Rushing
Area
 • Total
5.56 sq mi (14.40 km2)
 • Land5.51 sq mi (14.28 km2)
 • Water0.042 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
430 ft (131 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,945
 • Density352.7/sq mi (136.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39327
Area code601
FIPS code28-18180
GNIS feature ID0669185
Websitehttp://www.decaturms.org/index.php

Decatur is a town in and the county seat of Newton County, Mississippi. The population was 1,945 in the 2020 census. This town is named after war hero Stephen Decatur Jr.