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Denmark

Iowa · 835 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Denmark is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $194,400. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

835
+13%since 2023
from 738 in 2023
2010 – 2024
503 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 444 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.9
−30%since 2023
from 41.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
238401564726889201020202024Denmark
2024835
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$136,875
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,714 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$51,907
+20%since 2023
from $43,346 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.326
+14%since 2023
from 0.286 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$194,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $193,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
8.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.4
−22%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(49)
6
+4%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
31.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 28.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
98.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
83.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
28.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
65.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
14.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denmark, Iowa?

Denmark, Iowa has about 835 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denmark, Iowa?

The typical household in Denmark, Iowa earns about $136,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denmark, Iowa expensive?

In Denmark, Iowa, the median home is worth about $194,400.

How educated are people in Denmark, Iowa?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Denmark, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denmark, Iowa?

About 1.0% of people in Denmark, 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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