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Douds

Iowa · 156 residents · 2.212 sq mi
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Douds has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
156
−5%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−2%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
0661331992662000201020202024Douds
2024243
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,000
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,361
+40%since 2000
from $17,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing65.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing65.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information34.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+81%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(8)
Diversity Score
5
+67%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
39.7%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douds, Iowa?

Douds, Iowa has about 156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douds, Iowa?

The typical household in Douds, Iowa earns about $21,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douds, Iowa expensive?

In Douds, Iowa, the median home is worth about $59,500.

How educated are people in Douds, Iowa?

About 11.9% 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 17.9% of people in Douds, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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