Decatur City, IA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Decatur City was 178, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Decatur City's population was 178, an increase of 1.14% compared to a population of 176 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Decatur City, IA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Decatur City decreased by 20. In this period, the peak population was 199 in the year 2001. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 198 - -
2001 199 1 0.51%
2002 198 -1 -0.5%
2003 199 1 0.51%
2004 193 -6 -3.02%
2005 192 -1 -0.52%
2006 192 - -
2007 190 -2 -1.04%
2008 187 -3 -1.58%
2009 188 1 0.53%
2010 196 8 4.26%
2011 191 -5 -2.55%
2012 190 -1 -0.52%
2013 187 -3 -1.58%
2014 187 - -
2015 186 -1 -0.53%
2016 187 1 0.54%
2017 185 -2 -1.07%
2018 183 -2 -1.08%
2019 183 - -
2020 176 -7 -3.83%
2021 178 2 1.14%
2022 178 - -
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Decatur City, IA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Decatur City's population decreased by 2 (1.01%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Decatur City's population decreased by 20 (10.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Decatur City's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Decatur City's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 178. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Decatur City's population peaked in year 2001 at 199.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Decatur City's population was lowest in year 2020 at 176.

Decatur City, IA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Decatur City grew year by year for 6 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Decatur City had an average annual population growth rate of -0.46% per year. Overall the population shrank 10.10% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Decatur City's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Decatur City's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.46% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Decatur City's population grew the most with an increase of 8 (4.26%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Decatur City's population declined the most with a negative growth of 7 (-3.83%).

Things to know

Is Decatur City, IA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Decatur City's population increased by 2 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2 (1.14%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 0 (0.00%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Decatur City, IA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Decatur City decreased by 9 (4.81%). The population was highest at 187 in the year 2008 and lowest at 176 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.64%.

References

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Decatur City, IA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Decatur City population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Decatur City across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Decatur City was 178, a 0.00% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Decatur City population was 178, an increase of 1.14% compared to a population of 176 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Decatur City decreased by 20. In this period, the peak population was 199 in the year 2001. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Decatur City population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Decatur City is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Decatur City population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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