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Dougherty

Iowa · 62 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Dougherty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−23%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+5%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5270881061241990201020202024Dougherty
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,610
+10%since 2000
from $19,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(56)
Black3.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(14)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dougherty, Iowa?

Dougherty, Iowa has about 62 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dougherty, Iowa?

The typical household in Dougherty, Iowa earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dougherty, Iowa?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dougherty, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dougherty, Iowa?

About 20.0% of people in Dougherty, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dougherty, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dougherty, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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