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Dows

Iowa · 538 residents · 0.769 sq mi
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Dows has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,488. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
−20%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+13%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4194895596286981990201020202024Dows
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,488
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,618
+30%since 2000
from $15,109 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing15.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(62)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(154)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(99)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.4%(13)
Diversity Score42.5%(229)
Diversity Score
43
+86%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dows, Iowa?

Dows, Iowa has about 538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dows, Iowa?

The typical household in Dows, Iowa earns about $31,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dows, Iowa expensive?

In Dows, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,300, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Dows, Iowa?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dows, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dows, Iowa?

About 7.5% of people in Dows, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dows, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dows, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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