Decatur, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
163
Population
429/sq mi density
$33,750
Median Income
$19,577 per capita
$84,200
Home Value
$139,978 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
163
Census 2023
Population Density
429
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (1.0 km²)
Median Age
38.8 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.1%
Black
0%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98% US: 78.5% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
5.3%
12% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.8%
37% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.1%
64% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 163 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 429 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.8% |
| Female | 55.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 5.3% |
| Disability | 17.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.9% |
| Uninsured | 3.1% |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |