Decorah, IA

City

Demographics of Decorah

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.3%

Households with Children

14.6%

School Enrollment K-12

489

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.3%
School Age (5-17): 9.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.0%
Working Age (35-54): 19.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 24.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.8%
High School / GED: 25.6%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.4%
Single Parents: 3.2%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 49.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.8%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.2%
Middle School (5-8): 2.6%
High School (9-12): 2.6%
College / Graduate: 23.1%
Not Enrolled: 66.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Decorah

Jackson Junction / Twin Springs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources