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Douds

Iowa · 243 residents · 2.212 sq mi
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Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,700. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
+47%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+18%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0661331992662000201020202024Douds
2024243
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,358
+68%since 2000
from $17,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+48.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+61%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(8)
Diversity Score8%(19)
Diversity Score
8
+166%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+46.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Douds, Iowa?

Douds, Iowa has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Douds, Iowa expensive?

In Douds, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,700.

How educated are people in Douds, Iowa?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Douds, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douds, Iowa?

About 41.6% of people in Douds, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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