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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dow City

Iowa · 503 residents · 0.334 sq mi
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Dow City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,547. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $34,600. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

503
+12%since 1990
from 450 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,506 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.5
+10%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3474575676777871990201020202024Dow City
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,547
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,108
+93%since 1990
from $9,379 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $198 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(487)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian1.2%(6)
Diversity Score6.8%(34)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−40%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dow City, Iowa?

Dow City, Iowa has about 503 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dow City, Iowa?

The typical household in Dow City, Iowa earns about $30,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dow City, Iowa expensive?

In Dow City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Dow City, Iowa?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dow City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dow City, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Dow City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dow City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dow City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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