Categories in Decorah, Iowa
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Decorah, Iowa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 261 | 36 years |
| Construction of buildings | 73 | 33 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 72 | 36 years |
| Shopping | 68 | 48 years |
| Restaurants | 65 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 64 | 30 years |
| Public administration | 63 | 45 years |
| Lawyers legal | 62 | 40 years |
| Financial services | 60 | 37 years |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 55 | 55 years |
| Religion | 46 | 63 years |
| Public parks | 45 | — |
| Corporate management | 45 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 44 | 41 years |
| Other accommodation | 36 | 26 years |
| Car repair | 36 | 37 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 34 | 38 years |
Decorah, Iowa Facts
| Area | 6.9 mi² |
| Population | 8,256 |
| Male Population | 3,805 (46.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,451 (53.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.0% |
| Median Age | 29.5 years (Male: 27.4, Female: 31.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $54,508 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 563 |
| Neighborhoods | Decorah, Fremont |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.30331, -91.78571 |
| Zip Codes | 52101 |
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Decorah, Iowa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,651 | 7,479 | 8,252 | 7,990 | 8,256 | 8,280 | 8,364 |
| Population Density | 957 / mi² | 1,076.1 / mi² | 1,187.4 / mi² | 1,149.7 / mi² | 1,187.9 / mi² | 1,191.4 / mi² | 1,203.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDecorah, Iowa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah, Iowa | +24.1% | +10.4% | +0% |
| Iowa | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Decorah, Iowa Median Age
Median Age: 29.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah, Iowa | 29.5 yrs | 31.8 yrs | 27.4 yrs |
| Iowa | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Decorah, Iowa Population Density
Population Density: 1,188 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah, Iowa | 8,256 | 6.95 sq mi | 1,188 / mi² |
| Iowa | 3.1 million | 56,272.8 sq mi | 54.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Decorah, Iowa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Decorah, Iowa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Decorah, Iowa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,835 | $24,253 | $30,186 | $47,070 | $43,674 | $62,232 | $58,290 | $54,508 |
| Total GDP | $215.5M | $215M | $268.8M | $414.9M | $387.1M | $556.7M | $523.5M | $490.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Decorah, Iowa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah, Iowa | 129,746 tn | 15.72 tn | 18,669 tons/mi² |
| Iowa | 60,512,078 tn | 19.6 tn | 1,075.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Decorah, Iowa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 129,746 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 18,669 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Decorah, Iowa
Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,127 at the 2010 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 52, and is the largest community in Winneshiek C..
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