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Marshalltown, IA vs Decorah, IA

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- Decorah is 0% more densely populated than Marshalltown.
- People are 26.1% less likely to be married in Decorah.
- The Median Age is 1.9 years younger in Decorah.
 Marshalltown, IADecorah, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,767329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
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 Population - 201027,605  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock8,172285,036,114
 Population - 199025,178  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,094.493.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marshalltown, IADecorah, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Marshalltown, IADecorah, IAUnited States
 White57.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.2%12.2%
 Asian4.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marshalltown, IADecorah, IAUnited States
 Married Population52.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.5%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.012.60
 Households10,098  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,61080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,576  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

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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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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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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