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Dana

Iowa · 71 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Dana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. Median home value is $14,800. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−15%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
253 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+27%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18365472901990201020202024Dana
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,839
+41%since 2000
from $11,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,800
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
16.0%
−59.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−10%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(63)
Black8.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.6%(18)
Diversity Score
26
+83%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dana, Iowa?

Dana, Iowa has about 71 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dana, Iowa?

The typical household in Dana, Iowa earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dana, Iowa expensive?

In Dana, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,800.

How educated are people in Dana, Iowa?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dana, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dana, Iowa?

About 28.1% of people in Dana, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dana, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dana, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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