Decorah, Iowa
Decorah: Town in Iowa
About
Decorah is a town located in the county of Winneshiek in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,127 and a population density of 439 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,484 inhabitants.
The town was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Decorah
| Population : | 7,484 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Winneshiek County |
| Postal code : | 52101 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 18.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital city : | Decorah is capital of Winneshiek County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:24:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Decorah is located at 43°18'12"N 91°47'9"W (43.3033100, -91.7857100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Decorah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Decorah decreased by 8.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,127 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,124 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,105 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,988 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,906 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,973 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,757 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,627 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,575 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,576 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,484 | -1.23% | estimation process |
People born in Decorah (20)
People born in Decorah, including mathematician Oswald Veblen, politician Henry Thomas Helgesen, classical scholar Jakob Larsen, .
List
- Joe Lutkenhaus (American microbiologist) he was born in 24/04/1947
- Arne Fjellbu (Norwegian bishop) he was born in 19/12/1890
- Mark Pinter (American actor) he was born in 07/03/1950
- Chuck Gipp (American politician) he was born in 30/11/1947
- Ephraim Douglass Adams (educator) he was born in 18/12/1865
- Jerry Reichow (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1934
- John W. Beard (Democratic politician) he was born in 04/11/1951
- Philip E. Bernatz (American surgeon) he was born in 18/04/1921
- William Foege (American epidemiologist) he was born in 12/03/1936
- Georgann Johnson (American actress) she was born in 15/08/1926
- Robert F. Carolan (American lawyer) he was born in 27/03/1945
- Hanna Astrup Larsen (Norwegian-American author and biographer) she was born in 01/09/1873
- Darrel Branhagen (American politician) he was born in 23/10/1949
- April Ulring Larson (20th and 21st-century American Lutheran bishop) she was born in 22/04/1950
- Melbourne Spurr (American photographer) he was born in 22/12/1888
- Josey Jewell (American football player) he was born in 25/12/1994
- Rob Sand (Iowa Politician) he was born in 01/01/1982
Schools in Decorah
College & universities near Decorah, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153834 | Luther College | Decorah (IA) | 52101-1045 |
| 154110 | Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar (IA) | 52132-0400 |
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Decorah, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Decorah
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decorah Post Office | Decorah (IA) | 52101 |
Other cities in Winneshiek County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winneshiek County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Calmar | 934 | Township in Winneshiek County, Iowa |
| Ossian | 769 | City in Iowa |
| Spillville | 341 | Human settlement in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fort Atkinson | 320 | City in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States |
| Ridgeway | 285 | American city in Iowa |
| Castalia | 156 | City in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States |
| Jackson Junction | 54 | Human settlement in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Decorah distances to largest Iowa cities
