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Iowa · 640 residents (2025 est.) · 0.783 sq mi
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Doon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $198,900. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
529
−1%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
676 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:640 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4525215906587271990201020202024Doon
2024529
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,016
+138%since 2000
from $14,698 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+1%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+74%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
Diversity Score
1
+51%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doon, Iowa?

Doon, Iowa has about 529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doon, Iowa?

The typical household in Doon, Iowa earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doon, Iowa expensive?

In Doon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Doon, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Doon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doon, Iowa?

About 6.0% of people in Doon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Doon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Doon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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