Decorah
City in Winneshiek County, Iowa
Decorah is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, with 7,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calmar, 9.3 miles SW.
- 7,587residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 1,047 / sq mipopulation density
- 52101ZIP code
About Decorah
Decorah is the largest city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,587 at the time of the 2020 census. Decorah is the home of Luther College, a private liberal arts college. It is known for its Norwegian-American heritage and the corresponding Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 52. Located within the Driftless Area in northeastern Iowa, Decorah is situated in the bluffs of the Upper Iowa River, which flows through the city.
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Living in Decorah
- Median household income
- $64,366
- Median home value
- $244,500
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Decorah had 7,587 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,587 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,047 per sq mi (404 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Decorah at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Winneshiek County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,587 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.24 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3016° N, 91.7848° W |
| ZIP code | 52101 |
| Official website | decorahia.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1919405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Decorah
- Calmar9.3 mi SW
- Ridgeway10.4 mi W
- Ossian10.7 mi S
- Spillville10.8 mi SW
- Burr Oak11.5 mi N
- Fort Atkinson13.2 mi SW
- Castalia14.1 mi SE
- Mabel, MN15.1 mi N
- Waukon15.6 mi E
- Protivin16.4 mi W
- Cresco17.3 mi W
- Canton, MN17.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Decorah
What county is Decorah in?
Decorah is in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
What is the population of Decorah, IA?
7,587 people lived in Decorah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Decorah, IA?
The ZIP code of Decorah is 52101.
What is the elevation of Decorah?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Decorah?
Calmar (9.3 mi), Ridgeway (10.4 mi), Ossian (10.7 mi), Spillville (10.8 mi), Burr Oak (11.5 mi).
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