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Dickinson County

Iowa · 16,424 residents · 380.532 sq mi
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Dickinson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,020. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $94,700. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,424
+10%since 1990
from 14,909 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.3
+10%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,020
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,929
+61%since 1990
from $13,639 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$416
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(14,845)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(50)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score1.9%(283)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(16,164)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(109)
Asian0.2%(29)
Diversity Score2.4%(395)
Diversity Score
2
+27%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−46%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Dickinson County to nearby counties

DICKINSON COUNTY VS
Jackson County
Income$75,743+94%
Home value$157,100+66%
Population9,857−45%
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DICKINSON COUNTY VS
Clay County
Income$65,428+68%
Home value$178,600+89%
Population16,202−10%
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DICKINSON COUNTY VS
Osceola County
Income$69,239+77%
Home value$122,600+29%
Population5,980−67%
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DICKINSON COUNTY VS
Emmet County
Income$63,730+63%
Home value$114,100+20%
Population9,107−50%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dickinson County, Iowa?

Dickinson County, Iowa has about 16,424 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dickinson County, Iowa?

The typical household in Dickinson County, Iowa earns about $39,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dickinson County, Iowa expensive?

In Dickinson County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Dickinson County, Iowa?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dickinson County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dickinson County, Iowa?

About 6.0% of people in Dickinson County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dickinson County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dickinson County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,515 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4511Census Tract 4508Census Tract 4505.02Census Tract 4505.01Census Tract 4510Census Tract 4502
7 ZIP codes
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