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Donnellson

Iowa · 885 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Donnellson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,333. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
885
−8%since 2000
from 963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7288721K1K1K1990201020202024Donnellson
2024776
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,333
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,316 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,920
+47%since 2000
from $18,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(852)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score7.5%(66)
Diversity Score
7
+106%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donnellson, Iowa?

Donnellson, Iowa has about 885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donnellson, Iowa?

The typical household in Donnellson, Iowa earns about $44,333 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 $107,400, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Donnellson, Iowa?

About 25.9% 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 8.6% 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 44 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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