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Decorah, IA vs Cedar Falls, IA

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- Cedar Falls is 0% more densely populated than Decorah.
- People are 13.6% more likely to be married in Cedar Falls.
- The Median Age is 6.1 years younger in Cedar Falls.
 Decorah, IACedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,500329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock2838.4
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 Population - 20108,134  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock36,145285,036,114
 Population - 19908,063  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-7.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,399.893.4
 Land Area7.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Decorah, IACedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Decorah, IACedar Falls, IAUnited States
 White92.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Decorah, IACedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Married Population38.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married46.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households2,865  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,25280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock52.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,255  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews
scott · Decorah, IA
expensive for a small town
Over 10 years ago

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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william · Decorah, IA
Decorah, IA
Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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alima · Cleveland, NM
Luther College
Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews
Amy · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Great College Town
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Joseph  · Cedar Falls, IA
Great Schools
Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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Paul · Cedar Falls, IA
a surprisingly progressive mid-west
Over 16 years ago

When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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