Decatur County, Iowa
Total Population: 7,669
County Seat: Leon
Median Home Value
$109,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$57,146
Across all households
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.6%
65 Years and Over
20.9%
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.0%
No Health Insurance
7.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
13.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$57,146
Mean Household Income
$70,495
Per Capita Income
$27,508
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
75.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$109,500
Median Rent
$663/mo
Total Housing Units
3,651
Owner-Occupied
68.0%
Renter-Occupied
32.0%
Vacancy Rate
16.5%
Married Couple Households
51.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
11.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.1%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
80.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19053.