Decorah, IA Demographics

A map of Decorah's Population by Race

Decorah, Iowa had a population of 7,587 in 2020. It was 90.4% White, 1.3% Black, 1.8% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Decorah, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is the 53rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Decorah's White Population

6,856 residents of Decorah identify as White, or 90.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Decorah slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is ranked #717 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Decorah is less White than neighboring Calmar (91.9% White), Ossian (92% White), Burr Oak (94.2% White), Spillville (97.4% White), and Ridgeway (91.6% White).

Decorah's Black Population

101 residents of Decorah identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Decorah roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Decorah is more Black than neighboring Calmar (0.6% Black), Ossian (0.1% Black), Burr Oak (0% Black), Spillville (0.3% Black), and Ridgeway (0% Black).

Decorah's Asian Population

139 residents of Decorah identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Decorah roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is ranked #68 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Decorah is more Asian than neighboring Calmar (0.4% Asian), Ossian (0.2% Asian), Burr Oak (0% Asian), Spillville (0.3% Asian), and Ridgeway (0% Asian).

Decorah's Hispanic Population

273 residents of Decorah identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Decorah roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is ranked #331 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Decorah is more Hispanic than neighboring Burr Oak (2.3% Hispanic), and Spillville (0.3% Hispanic). Decorah is less Hispanic than neighboring Calmar (3.8% Hispanic), Ossian (6.5% Hispanic), and Ridgeway (6.5% Hispanic).

Decorah's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Decorah identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Decorah roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Decorah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ossian (0.2% Native American/Other), Spillville (0% Native American/Other), and Ridgeway (0% Native American/Other). Decorah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burr Oak (2.3% Native American/Other).

Decorah's Multiracial Population

188 residents of Decorah identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Decorah roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Decorah is ranked #551 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Decorah is more Multiracial than neighboring Ossian (0.9% Multiracial), Burr Oak (1.2% Multiracial), Spillville (1.8% Multiracial), and Ridgeway (1.8% Multiracial). Decorah is less Multiracial than neighboring Calmar (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.