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Decorah

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.243
State:
Iowa

Decorah is a city located in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Decorah has a 2026 population of 7,390. It is also the county seat of Winneshiek County. Decorah is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,581 in 2020.

The median household income in Decorah is $64,366 with a poverty rate of 8.14%. The median age in Decorah is 39.5 years: 37.7 years for males, and 40.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.9 males.

7.4K
Total Population
1,020
Density (mi²)
-32 -0.43%
Growth

Decorah Population

Decorah Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,390-32-0.43%
20257,422-32-0.43%
20247,454-4-0.05%
20237,458-160-2.1%
20227,618140.18%
20217,604230.3%
20207,581-4-0.05%
20197,526-42-0.55%
20187,568-52-0.68%
20177,620-130-1.68%
20167,750-216-2.71%
20157,966650.82%
20147,901-81-1.01%
20137,982-116-1.43%
20128,098-18-0.22%
20118,116-18-0.22%
20108,13470.09%
20008,1721091.35%
19908,063720.9%
19807,9915337.15%
19707,4581,02315.9%
19606,4353756.19%
19506,06075714.27%
19405,30372215.76%
19304,58154213.42%
19204,03944712.44%
19103,59234610.66%
19003,24644515.89%
18902,801-150-5.08%
18802,95100%

Median Age

Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 37.7 years

Decorah Adults

There are 6,599 adults, (1,807 of whom are seniors) in Decorah.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,011 (53.2%)
Male: 3,524 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Decorah includes 90.4% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,81290.4%
Two or more races4596.09%
Asian981.3%
Black or African American811.07%
Other race550.73%
Native American300.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1862.47%
Other race550.73%
White430.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,76989.83%
Two or more races2733.62%
Asian981.3%
Black or African American811.07%
Native American300.4%

Decorah Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Decorah 's average per capita income is $45,859. Household income levels show a median of $64,366. The poverty rate stands at 8.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,828-
Families$93,147$116,555
Households$64,366$85,431
Non Families$41,464$49,543

$45,859

Average Income

$64,366

Median Household Income

8.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)