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Dike

Iowa · 1,209 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Dike is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
+28%since 2000
from 944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8249741K1K1K1990201020202024Dike
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,276
+43%since 2000
from $20,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,184)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.4%(29)
Diversity Score9.8%(118)
Diversity Score
10
+426%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dike, Iowa?

Dike, Iowa has about 1,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dike, Iowa?

The typical household in Dike, Iowa earns about $68,125 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 $152,300, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Dike, Iowa?

About 31.8% 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 3.6% 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 335 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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