Economy & Jobs — Decorah, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,366 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,046 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,390 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 44.2% |
| Arts Food | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
