Decatur County GIS Maps
Decatur County, Kansas, has 2,764 residents and covers 893.5 square miles. The population declined 6.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Decatur County is 20039.
Oberlin is the county's largest population center. Decatur County also includes 4 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 41 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Decatur County Trends
- Population
- 2,764▾
- Median Home Value
- $78,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,509▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Decatur County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Decatur County Population
Decatur County had 2,764 residents in 2020. That was 6.7% lower than in 2010. Decatur County had 708 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 3 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Oberlin, Norcatur and Jennings.
Population Trend in Decatur County KS
Decatur County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Decatur County Zip Codes
Decatur County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Oberlin (67749), Norcatur (67653) and Jennings (67643). Oberlin is the largest zip by population, with about 2,158 residents or 78% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Decatur County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67749 | Oberlin | 2,158 | ▾ -6.9% |
| 67653 | Norcatur | 272 | ▾ -8.7% |
| 67643 | Jennings | 206 | ▴ 5.6% |
| 67635 | Jennings | 130 | ▾ -23.1% |
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Decatur County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Decatur County Demographics
Decatur County has a median age of 52.1, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 19.9% of residents are under 18, while 29.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 29.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 27.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Decatur County KS
Median Age
52.1
Under 18
19.9%
Age 65+
29.3%
Bachelor's+
27.8%
Decatur County School Districts
Decatur County is served by 3 public school districts with 1,509 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Norton Community Schools Unified 211, Hoxie Community Schools Unified 412 and Oberlin Unified 294. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Decatur County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Community Schools Unified School District 211 | 701 | 46.5% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 | 432 | 28.6% | — 0% |
| Oberlin Unified School District 294 | 376 | 24.9% | ▾ -8.3% |
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Decatur County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Decatur County Housing & Real Estate
Decatur County has a median home value of $78,500 and a median gross rent of $695. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $172,000 and homes spent about 110 days on the market.
Decatur County Housing Mix
Decatur County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Decatur County Housing Trends
Decatur County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Decatur County, KS
Decatur County has 157 business listings across 110 categories. The largest categories in Decatur County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 6.4%), Flowers & Gifts (3, 1.9%), and Gas Stations (3, 1.9%). The full Decatur County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Decatur County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Decatur County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 6.4% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 3 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 3 | 1.9% |
| Hardware Stores | 3 | 1.9% |
| Grocery Stores | 3 | 1.9% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 3 | 1.9% |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 | 1.9% |
| Professional Services | 3 | 1.9% |
| Cinema | 2 | 1.3% |
| Automotive Parts And Accessories | 2 | 1.3% |
Decatur County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting For You Inc | Accountant | Oberlin |
| Decatur Cooperative Association | Agricultural Cooperatives | Oberlin |
| AKRS Equipment Solutions | Agricultural Service | Oberlin |
| Decatur County Farmers' Market | Agriculture | Oberlin |
| Oberlin Municipal Airport | Airport | Oberlin |
| Hunt It Up Labs | Animal Shelters | Oberlin |
| Old Czech Country Antiques & Primitives | Antique Store | Oberlin |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Oberlin |
| Creative Collision Oberlin | Auto Body Shop | Decatur County |
| BA Auto Wash | Auto Detailing | Oberlin |
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Decatur County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Decatur County Basemaps
Decatur County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Decatur County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Decatur County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.