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Decatur, Texas EDC Labor Market & Economic Prosperity Dashboard
Rich Heritage. Big Future.
Since 1857 Decatur has been the economic center of Wise County, experiencing exponential growth alongside the DFW metroplex. We are an established community with a strong culture built on the values of hard work, integrity, and partnership. The future of Decatur is focused on sustainable development and enhanced quality of life, while honoring our community's historical values.
Decatur 2023 Population (zip code 76234)
22,796
Total Regional Employment (zip code 76234)
10,119
Data in this section reflects the Decatur, TX zip code region 76234 unless otherwise labeled.
Demographics, Migration, and Education
Population Trend and Forecast
Decatur (zip code 76234)
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Decatur (zip code 76234)
Population by Age Cohort
Decatur (zip code 76234)
| Age Cohort | 2017 Population | 2022 Population | Change | % Change | 2022 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1,142 | 1,296 | 154 | 13% | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,170 | 1,398 | 228 | 19% | 6.26% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,141 | 1,688 | 547 | 48% | 7.55% |
| 15 to 19 years | 941 | 1,708 | 767 | 81% | 7.64% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1,067 | 1,595 | 527 | 49% | 7.14% |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,340 | 832 | -508 | -38% | 3.73% |
| 30 to 34 years | 939 | 1,499 | 560 | 60% | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 years | 989 | 1,624 | 635 | 64% | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 years | 895 | 1,619 | 724 | 81% | 7.25% |
| 45 to 49 years | 1,244 | 1,426 | 182 | 15% | 6.38% |
| 50 to 54 years | 1,335 | 1,583 | 248 | 19% | 7.09% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,230 | 1,286 | 56 | 5% | 5.75% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,031 | 1,276 | 245 | 24% | 5.71% |
| 65 to 69 years | 959 | 1,365 | 405 | 42% | 6.11% |
| 70 to 74 years | 782 | 960 | 178 | 23% | 4.3% |
| 75 to 79 years | 490 | 590 | 100 | 21% | 2.64% |
| 80 to 84 years | 308 | 331 | 23 | 8% | 1.48% |
| 85 years and over | 302 | 267 | -35 | -12% | 1.2% |
Population By Race
Decatur (zip code 76234)
Population by Educational Attainment
Wise County
Top 20 Counties of Net In/(-Out) Migration
2022 Data ranked by net migration to/(-from) Wise County
| County | Inbound Migrations | Outbound Migrations | Net Migrations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Migrations | 5,966 | 3,424 | 2,542 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 2,258 | 812 | 1,446 |
| Denton County, TX | 1,008 | 440 | 568 |
| Parker County, TX | 395 | 385 | 10 |
| Dallas County, TX | 232 | 97 | 135 |
| Montague County, TX | 151 | 221 | -70 |
| Collin County, TX | 95 | 30 | 65 |
| Jack County, TX | 53 | 61 | -8 |
| Riverside County, CA | 49 | 15 | 34 |
| Johnson County, TX | 49 | 31 | 18 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 43 | 9 | 33 |
| Palo Pinto County, TX | 37 | 3 | 34 |
| Bernalillo County, NM | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| Midland County, TX | 35 | 3 | 32 |
| Harris County, TX | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| Bexar County, TX | 33 | 24 | 8 |
| Bell County, TX | 32 | 4 | 28 |
| Wichita County, TX | 28 | 16 | 13 |
| Smith County, TX | 27 | 4 | 23 |
| Comal County, TX | 24 | 7 | 18 |
| Osceola County, FL | 23 | 31 | -7 |
Data in this section reflects the Decatur, TX zip code region 76234 unless otherwise labeled.
Industry, Labor Force & Unemployment
Industry Characteristics
Decatur (zip code 76234)
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2022 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 2,192 | $42,541 | 1.6 | 5.41% | |
| Construction | 1,691 | $57,722 | 2 | 22.98% | |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,512 | $53,678 | 0.9 | -3.18% | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,289 | $24,640 | 1.22 | 17.66% | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 1,149 | $29,035 | 1.37 | 16.18% | |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 1,056 | $43,890 | 1.21 | 37.41% | |
| Manufacturing | 908 | $86,574 | 0.95 | 22.25% | |
| Government | 897 | $70,063 | 0.52 | 3.78% | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 845 | $63,155 | 0.74 | 42.73% | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 760 | $73,072 | 0.91 | 26.5% | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 727 | $23,473 | 2.87 | -3.3% | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 649 | $25,867 | 0.71 | 34.94% | |
| Finance and Insurance | 619 | $57,796 | 0.65 | 26.9% | |
| Wholesale Trade | 252 | $86,516 | 0.52 | -11.32% | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 178 | $25,149 | 0.56 | 25.97% | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 107 | $95,759 | 1.42 | -19.68% | |
| Information | 106 | $48,006 | 0.38 | 37.1% | |
| Educational Services | 104 | $11,580 | 0.3 | -0.45% | |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 86 | $71,106 | 0.41 | 19.73% | |
| Utilities | 77 | $134,169 | 1.79 | 12.31% |
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Wise County
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2018
3.5%
59.4%
2019
3.2%
59.8%
2020
6.6%
60.3%
2021
4.9%
59.9%
2022
3.5%
59.3%
October 2023
3.5%
60.7%
November 2023
3.1%
61.1%
December 2023
3.1%
60.5%
January 2024
3.9%
58.8%
Occupation Wages, Job Postings, & Skills Demand
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Decatur (zip code 76234)
Job Postings 30-Day Trend
Decatur (zip code 76234)
2024 Postings
2023 Postings
Job Postings by Industry
City of Decatur
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postingsâ–¼ | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 95 | 13.7% |
| Retail Trade | 50 | 2% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 29 | -31% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 0% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 16 | 43.8% |
| Construction | 13 | -38.5% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12 | 8.3% |
| Finance and Insurance | 11 | -54.5% |
Job Postings by Industry
Wise County
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 133 | -41.4% |
| Retail Trade | 97 | -9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 61 | -9.8% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 50 | -14% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 36 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 35 | -22.9% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 32 | -59.4% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 23 | -30.4% |
| Finance and Insurance | 22 | -36.4% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 21 | -14.3% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 15 | -6.7% |
| Educational Services | 14 | -14.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 12 | 33.3% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 11 | -63.6% |
| Information | 10 | 40% |
Top 20 Companies
Decatur (zip 76234)
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare | 30 | 50% |
| Entegris | 12 | -16.7% |
| Cefco | 10 | 20% |
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Wise County
| Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 8% | 1% | -7% |
| Housekeeping | 7% | 0% | -7% |
| Restaurant Operation | 6% | 0% | -6% |
| Caregiving | 6% | 0% | -6% |
| Cash Register | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Merchandising | 5% | 2% | -3% |
| General Mathematics | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Home Health Care | 4% | 1% | -3% |
| Medical Records | 4% | 1% | -3% |
| Office Equipment | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Nursing Care | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Personal Care | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Warehousing | 3% | 1% | -2% |
| Cash Handling | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Marketing | 3% | 6% | 3% |
| Mopping | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Rehabilitation | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Selling Techniques | 3% | 1% | -2% |
| Effective Communication | 3% | 0% | -3% |
| Forklift Truck | 3% | 1% | -2% |
Wages
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Decatur (zip code 76234)
Legal
$56,052
$173,462
Computer and Mathematical
$54,029
$116,808
Architecture and Engineering
$54,427
$109,772
Management
$25,405
$109,449
Business and Financial Operations
$43,750
$108,023
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$44,088
$103,689
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$44,232
$94,469
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$21,787
$76,207
Community and Social Service
$41,111
$70,443
Educational Instruction and Library
$37,202
$65,372
Protective Service
$28,039
$62,118
Sales and Related
$22,510
$58,877
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$29,521
$57,960
Military-only
$19,709
$54,548
Construction and Extraction
$29,409
$53,544
Production
$29,489
$51,477
Transportation and Material Moving
$26,713
$49,621
Office and Administrative Support
$28,818
$48,171
Personal Care and Service
$18,432
$47,944
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$15,759
$37,186
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$19,865
$35,545
Healthcare Support
$19,404
$31,345
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$20,311
$28,095
Data in this section reflects Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, unless otherwise labeled.
Education Pipeline
Degrees by Institution
| Institution | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 13,900 | 5K 13.9K |
| University of North Texas | 11,197 | 5.8K 11.2K |
| Dallas College | 10,913 | 0.5K 10.9K |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | 7,874 | 3.3K 7.9K |
| Tarrant County College District | 7,513 | 2.8K 7.5K |
| Collin County Community College District | 6,278 | 1.2K 6.3K |
| Southern Methodist University | 4,362 | 3.2K 4.4K |
| Texas Woman's University | 4,319 | 1.9K 4.3K |
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | 3,530 | 2K 3.5K |
| Texas Christian University | 3,190 | 1.9K 3.2K |
Housing, & Workforce Commute
Commuting Patterns
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
2022 Jobs
2022 Resident Workers
2022 Net Commuters
Net commuters is the number of people commuting into or out of the area. For negative values, there are more people commuting out for work than in. For positive values, there are more commuters coming in than out.
Home Values
Home Value Comparison by Peer City
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Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI): A measure of the typical home value and market changes across a given region and housing type. It reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range.
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