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The City of Dows had a population of 562 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Dows is located at latitude 42.6566 and longitude -93.501 in Wright County. The formal boundaries for the City of Dows encompass a land area of 0.77 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Wright County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Dows are located in Wright County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Franklin County.
The City of Dows has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Dows is located within Township of Blaine, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wright County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 562 (100%) |
| Population Density | 731 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,707 |
| Median Home Value | $59,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 222 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 149 (67.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 49 (22.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 (10.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 198 |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Family Households | 143 (72.2%) |
The table below compares Dows to the other 1,026 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 443 | 57th |
| Population Density | # 449 | 56th |
| Median Household Income | # 281 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 742 | 28th |
| Diversity Index | # 527 | 49th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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