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Denmark

Iowa · 423 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Denmark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,208. Population has grown 45% since 2011. Median home value is $79,800. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
+45%vs 2011
vs 292 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
+45%vs 2011
vs 176 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
−19%vs 2011
vs 52.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
238401564726889201020202024Denmark
2024835
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,208
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,033
−16%vs 2011
vs $36,772 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.388 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$193
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−41.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.9% in 2011
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+27%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Denmark on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.6 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 38.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denmark, Iowa?

Denmark, Iowa has about 423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denmark, Iowa?

The typical household in Denmark, Iowa earns about $45,208 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $193 a month.

How educated are people in Denmark, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 14.3% of people in Denmark, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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