Decorah, Iowa is a small city located in the Upper Midwest and home to 7,767 people. It's population density of 1,055 people per square mile is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Decorah has something for everyone; it has a number of local businesses such as Decorah Business Center, Rubaiyat Restaurant and Bar, and Decorah Auto Repair that provide services to the community. It also offers year-round outdoor activities like fishing and camping at Dunning’s Springs Park or canoeing on the Upper Iowa River. Other organizations such as Luther College, Decorah Public Library, and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum are popular spots for locals and visitors alike. For sports enthusiasts there are several events held in town like the annual Trout Run 5K Run/Walk or the annual Decorah Football Summer Camp. Regardless of what your interests are, there's something for everyone in Decorah!
The population in Decorah is 7,767. There are 1,094 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Decorah is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Decorah is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Decorah
- 38.5% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 26.2% are married with children
- 9.7% have children, but are single
Race in Decorah
- 93.8% are White
- 2.4% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander