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Doon

Iowa · 577 residents · 0.783 sq mi
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Doon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,200. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
577
+8%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+2%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525215906587271990201020202024Doon
2024529
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,221
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,756
+62%since 2000
from $14,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(34)
Diversity Score
6
+533%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doon, Iowa?

Doon, Iowa has about 577 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doon, Iowa?

The typical household in Doon, Iowa earns about $45,221 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 $72,200, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Doon, Iowa?

About 9.2% 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 4.3% 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 102 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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