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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Denison

Iowa · 6,604 residents · 6.547 sq mi
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Denison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,549. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,604
−10%vs 2000
vs 7,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,009 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Denison
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,549
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,187 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,186
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,391 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $379 in 2000
US average: $450
64.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.0% in 2000
35.4% rent
2.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(5,836)
Black1.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(1,274)
Asian0.8%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(2,986)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,435)
Black0.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(122)
Asian1.3%(85)
Other0.4%(27)
Diversity Score10.5%(694)
11
−74%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Denison, Iowa?

Denison, Iowa has about 6,604 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Denison, Iowa?

The typical household in Denison, Iowa earns about $21,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denison, Iowa expensive?

In Denison, Iowa, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Denison, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Denison, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denison, Iowa?

About 17.3% of people in Denison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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