CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Dike
Iowa · 874 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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The short version
Dike has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,523. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $46,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
$26,523
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$46,300
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(866)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.5%(39)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
79.2%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
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Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Dike, Iowa?
Dike, Iowa has about 874 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Dike, Iowa?
The typical household in Dike, Iowa earns about $26,523 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 $46,300, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.
How educated are people in Dike, Iowa?
About 16.3% 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 8.5% of people in Dike, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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