Denison is a city located in Crawford County Iowa. Denison has a 2024 population of 8,035. It is also the county seat of Crawford County. Denison is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Denison is $71,469 with a poverty rate of 20.85%. The median age in Denison is 33.7 years: 31.4 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Denison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,399 | 64.92% |
| Two or more races | 1,238 | 14.89% |
| Other race | 1,008 | 12.12% |
| Black or African American | 344 | 4.14% |
| Asian | 327 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,029 | 2.59 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 1,421 | 2.99 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 771 | 1.14 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 620 | 3.35 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
| Male | 217 | 2.93 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 596 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 418 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 591 | 11.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,513 | 29.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 804 | 15.7% |
| Some College | 1,028 | 20.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,741 | 2,548 | 737 |
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 897 | 15 |
| Other Race | 702 | 307 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 521 | 263 | 19 |
| Black | 173 | 117 | 0 |
| Asian | 161 | 102 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,472 | $65,288 | $27,440 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,000 | $74,167 | $77,143 |
| High School Graduate | $44,973 | $64,000 | $38,266 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,015 | $47,276 | $45,222 |
| Overall | $41,688 | $44,610 | $35,526 |
| Some College | $35,326 | $35,705 | $29,925 |
$41,688
Average Earnings
$44,610
Average Male
$35,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.25% of Denison residents speak only English, while 49.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,153 | 911 | 21.94% |
| White | 3,268 | 469 | 14.35% |
| Multiple | 1,228 | 339 | 27.61% |
| Asian | 327 | 175 | 53.52% |
| Black | 343 | 131 | 38.19% |
20.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.82%
Male Poverty Rate
24.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Denison is Asian, with 53.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Denison is White, with 14.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.09% |
| Some College | 12.48% |
| High School | 11.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 13.05% |
| Male Employed | 6.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,141 | $80,229 |
| Households | $57,744 | $71,469 |
| Married Families | $96,350 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,707 | $39,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
227
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 4.93% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.58%
Born in Denison
72.68%
Native Born
27.32%
Foreign Born
14.66%
Non Citizen
12.66%
Naturalized
72.68% of Denison residents were born in the United States, with 43.58% having been born in Iowa. 14.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,640 | -79 | -1.02% |
| 2028 | 7,719 | -79 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 7,798 | -79 | -1% |
| 2026 | 7,877 | -79 | -0.99% |
| 2025 | 7,956 | -79 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 8,035 | -79 | -0.97% |
| 2023 | 8,114 | -63 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 8,177 | -47 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 8,224 | -127 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 8,351 | 69 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 8,282 | -81 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 8,363 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 8,367 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 8,389 | 86 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 8,303 | -41 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 8,344 | -59 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 8,403 | 24 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 8,379 | 34 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 8,345 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 8,329 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,339 | 735 | 11.13% |
| 1990 | 6,604 | -71 | -1.06% |
| 1980 | 6,675 | 793 | 13.48% |
| 1970 | 5,882 | 952 | 19.31% |
| 1960 | 4,930 | 376 | 8.26% |
| 1950 | 4,554 | 193 | 4.43% |
| 1940 | 4,361 | 456 | 11.68% |
| 1930 | 3,905 | 324 | 9.05% |
| 1920 | 3,581 | 448 | 14.3% |
| 1910 | 3,133 | 362 | 13.06% |
| 1900 | 2,771 | -4,869 | -63.73% |