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Decorah, Iowa

The city of Decorah is the county seat in Winneshiek County ., Iowa, United States. The population was 8,172 at the 2000 census.

Decorah Economy

Despite its rural location, Decorah has managed to acquire a strong economic base in Northeast Iowa through several diverse employers. The city boasts strong employment numbers from Luther College, Acument Global Technologies , Deco Products, Fred Carlson Company, Rockwell Collins, APAC Teleservices, Iowa Rotocast Plastics and Wapsie Produce, the largest capon-producing plant in America. Decorah has a low unemployment rate and real estate values in the city are high. In 2000, the average home value in Decorah was $96,000, which was only second to Pella, Orange City and Sioux Center as the highest for smaller, rurally located communities in the state. In the retail sector, Decorah has continued to offer a considerable amount of shopping options considering its size and location. JC Penney, Super Wal-Mart, Christopher & Banks, Maurice's, Hallmark and a number of other national chains have a stake in Decorah. The JC Penney store in Decorah is unusual in that it is not located in a...more

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Decorah Careers

Among the most common occupations in Decorah are Management, professional, and related occupations, 36%. Sales and office occupations, 22%. and Service occupations, 19%. Approximately 77 percent of workers in Decorah, Iowa work for companies, 11 percent work for the government and 4 percent are self-employed.

Popular Decorah Jobs

Currently, the most commonly listed Decorah Jobs are for physical therapy jobs and occupational therapy jobs.

Decorah Industries

The leading industries in Decorah, Iowa are Educational, health and social services, 41%; Retail trade, 11%; and Manufacturing, 10%. Simply Hired's Decorah job listings indicate that the following industries in Decorah are hiring the most workers: Books & Periodicals Wholesalers, Groceries Wholesalers, Food Service Contractors, Catering Services and Special Freight Trucking.

Decorah Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Decorah, Iowa is $27,880, and the median income of households in Decorah was $37,485.
 

Average Salaries in Decorah, IA

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Decorah, IA

 $28,000
 

Decorah Unemployment Rate

Decorah has an unemployment rate of 6.8%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Decorah Trends data, the number of Decorah, Iowa jobs has not changed since March 2008.
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Decorah Employment Statistics

Population of Decorah
Total population 8,172
Male 44.95%
Female 55.05%
Median age 29.8
  
Decorah Housing
Owner-occupied homes 63.5%
Median cost of a home $96,000
Median mortgage payment $513
Renter-occupied homes 36.5%
Vacant housing 5.0%
Median monthly rent $410
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $33,362
Median for all female full-time $22,399
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 10%
$10,000 to $14,999 8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13%
$25,000 to $34,999 17%
$35,000 to $49,999 19%
$50,000 to $74,999 20%
$75,000 to $99,999 9%
$100,000 to $149,999 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6%
High school graduate 29%
Some college, no degree 19%
Associate's degree 6%
Bachelor's degree 19%
Graduate degree 12%
  
Marital Status
Never married 43%
Currently married 43%
Separated 0%
Widowed 8%
Divorced 5%
  
Race
White 97%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 2%
Other 1%
  
Decorah Commute
Carpool 6.1%
Public transportation 0.0%
Average travel time 11 minutes