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Decorah

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
36.177
State:
Iowa

Decorah is located in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Decorah has a 2025 population of 9,322 . 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 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Decorah is $93,162 with a poverty rate of 8.13%. The median age in Decorah is 40.4 years: 39.8 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males.

9.3K
Total Population
258
Density (mi²)

Decorah Population

Decorah Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Decorah includes 94.69% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (94.69%)

Two or more races (2.56%)

Other race (1.13%)

Asian (1.04%)

Black or African American (0.58%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,82794.69%
Two or more races2392.56%
Other race1051.13%
Asian971.04%
Black or African American540.58%

Decorah Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Decorah's average per capita income is $46,914. Household income levels show a median of $65,859. The poverty rate stands at 8.13%.

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$103,616-
Families$97,527$123,417
Households$65,859$93,162
Non Families$40,677$53,494

$46,914

Average Income

$65,859

Median Household Income

8.13%

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)