Decatur is a city located in Decatur County Iowa. Decatur has a 2024 population of 178. Decatur is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 176 in 2020.
The average household income in Decatur is $48,365 with a poverty rate of 31.29%. The median age in Decatur is 38.8 years: 40.1 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Decatur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 87.12% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 8.59% |
| Other race | 7 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 66 | 2.47 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Married | 24 | 3.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 2.68 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 18 | 1.06 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
95.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 10.11% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 14.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 3.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 48 | 53.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 5.62% |
| Some College | 11 | 12.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 61 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $56,000 | $19,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,000 | $53,750 | $30,938 |
| Some College | $45,750 | $46,563 | $31,875 |
$46,000
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$30,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98% of Decatur residents speak only English, while 2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 49 | 34.51% |
| Multiple | 14 | 2 | 14.29% |
31.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.99%
Male Poverty Rate
26.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Decatur is White, with 34.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Decatur is Multiple, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 37.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 66.67% |
| Some College | 8.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.14% |
| High School | 4.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 46.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 32.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $51,215 |
| Households | $33,750 | $48,365 |
| Married Families | $63,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $38,322 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
85.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.14%
Born in Decatur
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Decatur residents were born in the United States, with 79.14% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 181 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 181 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 180 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 179 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 179 | 1 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 178 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 178 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 178 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 178 | 2 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 176 | 176 | Infinity |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0% |