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The City of Cascade had a population of 2,375 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Cascade ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Cascade is located at latitude 42.2986 and longitude -91.0149 in Dubuque County. The formal boundaries for the City of Cascade encompass a land area of 1.9 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Dubuque County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Cascade are located in Dubuque County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Jones County.
The City of Cascade 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 Cascade is located within Township of Cascade, a minor civil division (MCD) of Dubuque County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,375 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,236 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,688 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,632 |
| Median Home Value | $196,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 933 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 667 (71.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 266 (28.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 (0.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 933 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 639 (68.5%) |
The table below compares Cascade 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 | # 149 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 177 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 448 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 526 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 191 | 81st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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