Dow City is a city located in Crawford County Iowa. Dow City has a 2024 population of 461. Dow City is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 484 in 2020.
The average household income in Dow City is $70,013 with a poverty rate of 16.3%. The median age in Dow City is 47.1 years: 41.3 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dow City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 4.14% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 200 | 2.06 | 67 | 33 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.32 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Married | 79 | 2.57 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Female | 21 | 3.19 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 3 | 4.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 6.16% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 8.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 3.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.72% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 38.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 112 | 40.58% |
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 | 265 | 245 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $40,000 | $34,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,813 | $40,804 | $33,558 |
| Some College | $29,712 | $0 | $29,271 |
$37,813
Average Earnings
$40,804
Average Male
$33,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.98% of Dow City residents speak only English, while 4.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 67 | 17.68% |
16.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.04%
Male Poverty Rate
17.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dow City is White, with 17.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dow City is White, with 17.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Some College | 17.65% |
| High School | 16.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.5% |
| Male Employed | 9.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,938 | $100,939 |
| Households | $46,667 | $70,013 |
| Married Families | $137,614 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $34,091 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 12.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.3%
Labor Force Participation
75.7%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
71.29%
Born in Dow City
97.08%
Native Born
2.92%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
97.08% of Dow City residents were born in the United States, with 71.29% having been born in Iowa. 1.7% 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 | 432 | -6 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 438 | -6 | -1.35% |
| 2027 | 444 | -5 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 449 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 455 | -6 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 461 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 467 | -4 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 471 | -6 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 477 | -7 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 484 | -4 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 488 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 493 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 492 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 491 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 492 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 494 | -11 | -2.18% |
| 2013 | 505 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 506 | 6 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 500 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 501 | 0 | 0% |