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Dedham

Iowa · 219 residents (2025 est.) · 0.552 sq mi
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Dedham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $187,500. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
Unchangedsince 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.3
−27%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:219 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1982202432652881990201020202024Dedham
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,417
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,726
+150%since 2000
from $13,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+47.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+31%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+67%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
Diversity Score
3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+127%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dedham, Iowa?

Dedham, Iowa has about 280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dedham, Iowa?

The typical household in Dedham, Iowa earns about $100,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dedham, Iowa expensive?

In Dedham, Iowa, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in Dedham, Iowa?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dedham, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dedham, Iowa?

About 14.3% of people in Dedham, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dedham, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dedham, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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