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Durango

Iowa · 16 residents (2025 est.) · 0.076 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 6 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $275,000. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18
−25%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+53%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0122435471990201020202024Durango
202418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,839
+111%since 2000
from $19,827 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
+169%since 2010
from 0.103 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+128%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−59.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Durango, Iowa?

Durango, Iowa has about 18 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Durango, Iowa expensive?

In Durango, Iowa, the median home is worth about $275,000.

How educated are people in Durango, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Durango, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Durango, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Durango, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Durango, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Durango, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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