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Denmark

Iowa · 425 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Denmark is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $170,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
425
−1%since 2019
from 429 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 258 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−11%since 2019
from 46.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
238401564726889201020202024Denmark
2024835
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,308
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,621 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,799
+56%since 2019
from $27,375 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+34.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
4.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(399)
Black1.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(37)
Diversity Score
9
+282%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−7%since 2019
from 22.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
62.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denmark, Iowa?

Denmark, Iowa has about 425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denmark, Iowa?

The typical household in Denmark, Iowa earns about $112,308 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 $170,100.

How educated are people in Denmark, Iowa?

About 35.4% 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 0.0% of people in Denmark, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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