Decatur County, Iowa

Total Population: 7,669

County Seat: Leon

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.