Decherd is a very small city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 2,420 people and two associated neighborhoods, Decherd is the 200th largest community in Tennessee.

A relatively large number of people in Decherd telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.73% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

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.

Being a small city, Decherd does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The population of Decherd has a very low overall level of education: only 8.52% of people over 25 hold a 4-year college degree or higher.

The per capita income in Decherd in 2018 was $21,632, which is low income relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $86,528 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.