Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,759 (100%) |
| Population Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,044 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,020 |
| Median Home Value | $113,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,659 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,130 (58.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 925 (25.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 604 (16.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,055 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 1,857 (60.8%) |
The table below compares Decatur County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 87 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 91 | 9th |
| Median Household Income | # 96 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 99 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 42 | 58th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
