Decatur County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,759 | — | #2,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,044 | -21.4% | #2,166 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,900 | -59.6% | #2,783 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $611 | -47.5% | #3,032 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.6% | #1,863 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Decatur County has a population of 7,759, making it the #2,668 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Decatur County is $59,044, ranking #2,166 out of 3,222 counties — 21.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Decatur County is $113,900 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $611/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.7%.
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92.4% of residents in Decatur County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County, Iowa has a total population of 7,759, making it the 2,668th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Decatur County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Decatur County is $59,044, which ranks #2,166 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Decatur County is $113,900, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Decatur County pay a median gross rent of $611 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Decatur County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.
Decatur County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Decatur County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.