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Dike

Iowa · 1,299 residents (2025 est.) · 1.389 sq mi
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Dike is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,146. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
+45%since 2000
from 944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,299 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8249741K1K1K1990201020202024Dike
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,146
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,243
+130%since 2000
from $20,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+16%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(929)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other2.7%(37)
Diversity Score9.4%(129)
Diversity Score
9
+406%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dike, Iowa?

Dike, Iowa has about 1,365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dike, Iowa?

The typical household in Dike, Iowa earns about $91,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dike, Iowa expensive?

In Dike, Iowa, the median home is worth about $247,800, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Dike, Iowa?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dike, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dike, Iowa?

About 5.4% of people in Dike, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dike, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dike, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 491 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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