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Dumont

Iowa · 634 residents · 1.749 sq mi
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Dumont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,742. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
634
−6%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−4%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5736437137828521990201020202024Dumont
2024783
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,742
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,285
+53%since 2000
from $15,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+13%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(661)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(588)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(14)
Diversity Score15.8%(100)
Diversity Score
16
+234%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumont, Iowa?

Dumont, Iowa has about 634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dumont, Iowa?

The typical household in Dumont, Iowa earns about $41,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dumont, Iowa expensive?

In Dumont, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Dumont, Iowa?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dumont, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dumont, Iowa?

About 14.2% of people in Dumont, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dumont, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dumont, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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