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Decatur (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Decatur, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)430.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.16% (-2)
Growth Since 2020-10.94% (-21)
Rank in State716th
Rank in Country24771th

The population of Decatur, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 171. This is a decrease of -1.16% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Decatur by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Decatur by Age

Decatur Population Pyramid 2022
Decatur Median Age
26
Total
26.6
Male
24
Female
Decatur Sex Ratio
48.44%
93
Male
51.56%
99
Female
Decatur Age Dependency Ratio
24.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
43.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Decatur Adults
142
Adults
(28 of whom are seniors) in Decatur.

Population of Decatur by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Decatur

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 32.81%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 33.33%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 32.32%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Decatur

While the overall poverty rate of Decatur is 32.81%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (32.32%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (33.33%).

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Employment Status and Sex

27.66%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
38.3%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Decatur by Education

16.67%
Less Than 9th Grade
7.84%
High School
25%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Decatur

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Decatur

The most common language spoken in Decatur is English, with 97.5% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.5% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Decatur by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Decatur, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Decatur by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree22.06%
Associates Degree1414.43%
Some College1818.56%
High School Graduate5152.58%
9th to 12th Grade33.09%
Less Than 9th Grade99.28%

Earnings Statistics of Decatur by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$29,464

Average Earnings

$30,625

Average Male

$26,667

Average Female