Mall Information
Decatur Mall is the primary enclosed mall in the Decatur, Alabama market, located just southwest of downtown along State Route 67. The center is anchored by Belk and also features entertainment options such as AMC Theatres and family dining, offering a regional retail and leisure destination for consumers throughout Morgan County.
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Decatur City Schools serve approximately 8,745 students across 20 schools.
Decatur has a vibrant retail sector, with numerous national retailers and local businesses providing a wide array of shopping options, including the Decatur Mall.
As of early 2024, Decatur’s unemployment rate averaged around 3.0%, well below the U.S. average (~6.0%).
Decatur hosts prominent events like the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, attracting up to 100,000 attendees, and the Spirit of America Festival, drawing over 65,000 visitors.
The Port of Decatur is located at mile 304.1 on the Tennessee River and is the busiest river port in Alabama.
A 2023 Harvard/Site Selection report ranked Decatur #1 among 933 U.S. metros for the lowest percentage of housing-cost-burdened households.
12 companies either opened or expanded operations in Decatur/Morgan County in 2024, creating 78 new jobs and generating about $108 million in capital investment.
Trade Area Profile
Decatur City Population: 61,792
Morgan County Population: 125,133
Median Property Value: $158,604
Median Household Income: $49,572
Major Area Employers
Decatur Morgan Hospital: 1,773
Decatur City Schools: 1,445
GE Appliances, a Haier Company: 1,400
Morgan County Schools: 1,000
Wayne-Sanderson Farms Prepared Foods: 820