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Dysart

Iowa · 1,281 residents · 1.251 sq mi
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Dysart has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $127,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,281
−2%since 2000
from 1,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+5%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dysart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,156
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,343
+45%since 2000
from $20,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,278)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,219)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other4.2%(53)
Diversity Score14.9%(191)
Diversity Score
15
+455%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dysart, Iowa?

Dysart, Iowa has about 1,281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dysart, Iowa?

The typical household in Dysart, Iowa earns about $60,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dysart, Iowa expensive?

In Dysart, Iowa, the median home is worth about $127,900, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Dysart, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dysart, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dysart, Iowa?

About 10.2% of people in Dysart, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dysart, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dysart, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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