Decatur County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Decatur County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19053
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 531.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 533.48 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.736379
- Longitude
- -93.784580
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,648
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,928
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,400 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 3.3% |
| White | 7,085 | 92.6% |
| Black | 84 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,745 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 3.1% |
| White | 5,493 | 92.7% |
| Black | 140 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 74 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,759
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,880
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,034
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,121 | 91.8% |
| Black | 102 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,680
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,163 | 24.9% |
| Republican | 2,080 | 44.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,399 | 29.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,283 | 48.8% |
| Female | 2,397 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,228 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 2.0% |
| Black | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,737
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,545 | 60.2% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 28.4% |
| Black | 1 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 13 | 59.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,349 | 59.1% |
| Female | 1,388 | 57.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,558 (32.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,124 (24.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,659
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $116,699
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $673
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.