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Donnellson

Iowa · 912 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Donnellson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,371. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $81,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
912
−5%since 2000
from 963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−2%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7288721K1K1K1990201020202024Donnellson
2024776
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,371
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,108
+15%since 2000
from $18,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
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
$81,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(944)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(899)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(18)
Diversity Score
2
−47%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+90%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donnellson, Iowa?

Donnellson, Iowa has about 912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donnellson, Iowa?

The typical household in Donnellson, Iowa earns about $41,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donnellson, Iowa expensive?

In Donnellson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Donnellson, Iowa?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Donnellson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donnellson, Iowa?

About 9.2% of people in Donnellson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donnellson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Donnellson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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