Decatur County's estimated 2026 population is 7,406 with a growth rate of -1.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Decatur County is the 87th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 8,419 and has seen a growth of -12.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Decatur County includes 92.93% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.93%)
Two or more races (3.56%)
Black or African American (1.64%)
Other race (1.04%)
Asian (0.52%)
Native American (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,127 | 92.93% |
| Two or more races | 273 | 3.56% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 80 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Decatur County's average per capita income is $40,572. Household income levels show a median of $57,146. The poverty rate stands at 15.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,272 | - |
| Families | $68,609 | $86,592 |
| Households | $57,146 | $70,495 |
| Non Families | $34,808 | $41,726 |
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