Decherd is a very small city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 2,444 people and two associated neighborhoods, Decherd is the 200th largest community in Tennessee.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Decherd is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Decherd is a city of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Decherd who work in healthcare suport services (18.09%), sales jobs (12.13%), and food service (11.62%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Decherd is worth considering. As is often the case in a small city, Decherd doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Decherd has a very low overall level of education: only 9.08% of people over 25 hold a 4-year college degree or higher. The per capita income in Decherd in 2022 was $21,313, which is low income relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $85,252 for a family of four. Decherd is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Decherd home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Decherd residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Decherd include Irish, English, German, Scots-Irish, and Swedish. The most common language spoken in Decherd is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and African languages.
