Decatur City, Iowa facts for kids
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Decatur, Iowa
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A city park in the town square of Decatur
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Location of Decatur, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 462.96/sq mi (178.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50067
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-19360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394482 |
Decatur is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 175 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Decatur was the first county seat of Decatur County, until 1853, when the seat was transferred to Leon.
Decatur was incorporated in 1875.
In 2023, the city council had the city's name clarified through a vote in the regular city election (public measure) as previously there are documents calling it both Decatur and Decatur City. Upon the certification of that election in November 2023, the city is officially named the city of Decatur.
Geography
Decatur is located on Iowa Highway 2 just east of I-35, 4.5 miles west of Leon and approximately eight miles north-northeast of Lamoni.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 235 | — |
| 1890 | 215 | −8.5% |
| 1900 | 367 | +70.7% |
| 1910 | 311 | −15.3% |
| 1920 | 300 | −3.5% |
| 1930 | 282 | −6.0% |
| 1940 | 275 | −2.5% |
| 1950 | 196 | −28.7% |
| 1960 | 203 | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 198 | −2.5% |
| 1980 | 199 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 177 | −11.1% |
| 2000 | 199 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 197 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 175 | −11.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 175 people, 68 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 462.8 inhabitants per square mile (178.7/km2). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 238.0 per square mile (91.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.7% of the population.
Of the 68 households, 35.3% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% were cohabitating couples, 17.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 23.5% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.5% of all households were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 28.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 1.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 and 44; 27.4% were from 45 and 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 78 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 492.5 inhabitants per square mile (190.2/km2). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 227.5 per square mile (87.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.0% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 78 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
Education
The Central Decatur Community School District operates local area public schools.
Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Decatur, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Lamoni.
See also
In Spanish: Decatur City (Iowa) para niños
