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 177 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3033,-91.7857 |
| Altitude | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital city | Decorah is capital of Winneshiek County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:15:45 (22nd September 2026) |
| Density | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Decorah is located at 43°18'12"N 91°47'9"W (43.3033100, -91.7857100).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Decorah decreased by 7.91% 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 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,906 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,973 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,757 | -2.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,627 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,575 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,576 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,484 | -1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Decorah (20)
People born in Decorah, including mathematician Oswald Veblen, politician Henry Thomas Helgesen, classical scholar Jakob Larsen, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Decorah, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Decorah, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Decorah.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Decorah Post Office | Decorah (IA) | 52101 |
Distance to Other Cities
Decorah distances to largest Iowa cities