Decorah is a city located in Winneshiek County Iowa. Decorah has a 2024 population of 7,578. It is also the county seat of Winneshiek County. Decorah is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,578 in 2020.
The average household income in Decorah is $80,659 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median age in Decorah is 34.8 years: 34.6 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decorah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,194 | 94.52% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 110 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 1.12% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,827 | 2 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 1,306 | 2.75 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 1,263 | 1.12 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Female | 227 | 2.44 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 31 | 3.03 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 2.49% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 9.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,156 | 25.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 870 | 19.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,056 | 23.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 779 | 17.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,355 | 4,175 | 1,922 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 13 |
| Asian | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,406 | $49,853 | $45,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,200 | $75,897 | $69,444 |
| High School Graduate | $33,287 | $41,442 | $28,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,864 | $23,902 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,893 | $43,712 | $44,107 |
| Some College | $33,558 | $35,887 | $31,354 |
$43,893
Average Earnings
$43,712
Average Male
$44,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.48% of Decorah residents speak only English, while 4.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,289 | 456 | 8.62% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 60 | 75.95% |
| Asian | 52 | 27 | 51.92% |
| Other | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
| Black | 55 | 1 | 1.82% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.06%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decorah is Hispanic, with 75.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decorah is Black, with 1.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.78% |
| Some College | 13.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Female Employed | 6.68% |
| Male Employed | 5.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,300 | $103,673 |
| Households | $57,939 | $80,659 |
| Married Families | $93,772 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,154 | $51,244 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
391
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 6.27% |
| Other Race | 3 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.74%
Born in Decorah
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
96.93% of Decorah residents were born in the United States, with 53.74% having been born in Iowa. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 7,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 7,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 7,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 7,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 7,578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7,578 | -36 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 7,614 | 14 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 7,600 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 7,578 | 52 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 7,526 | -42 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 7,568 | -52 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 7,620 | -130 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 7,750 | -216 | -2.71% |
| 2015 | 7,966 | 65 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 7,901 | -81 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 7,982 | -116 | -1.43% |
| 2012 | 8,098 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 8,116 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 8,134 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,172 | 109 | 1.35% |
| 1990 | 8,063 | 72 | 0.9% |
| 1980 | 7,991 | 533 | 7.15% |
| 1970 | 7,458 | 1,023 | 15.9% |
| 1960 | 6,435 | 375 | 6.19% |
| 1950 | 6,060 | 757 | 14.27% |
| 1940 | 5,303 | 722 | 15.76% |
| 1930 | 4,581 | 542 | 13.42% |
| 1920 | 4,039 | 447 | 12.44% |
| 1910 | 3,592 | 346 | 10.66% |
| 1900 | 3,246 | 445 | 15.89% |
| 1890 | 2,801 | -150 | -5.08% |
| 1880 | 2,951 | -4,627 | -61.06% |