Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County is home to 7,759 people. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $59,044.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,759 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $59,044 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.6% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.1% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.6% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $113,900 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $611 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 30.4% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.9% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 36.1 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Clarke County
- Lucas County
- Ringgold County
- Union County
- Wayne County
- Harrison County, Missouri
- Mercer County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.