Dows, IA
Dows Map
Dows Overview
535
TOTAL POPULATION
267
MALE POPULATION
268
FEMALE POPULATION
99.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,667
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,677
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
271
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Dows Zip Codes
Dows Area Codes
Race in Dows
The most populous races in Dows are White / Caucasian (513 | 95.9%), Hispanic or Latino (29 | 5.4%), and Some other Race (15 | 2.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 5.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 513 | 95.9% |
Two or more Races | 7 | 1.3% |
Some other Race | 15 | 2.8% |
Total | 535 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Dows
The most populous ancestries reported in Dows are German (231 | 43.2%), English (55 | 10.3%), Norwegian (31 | 5.8%), American (28 | 5.2%), and Mexican (22 | 4.1%), together accounting for 68.6% of all Dows residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 28 | 5.2% |
Czech | 2 | 0.4% |
Danish | 5 | 0.9% |
Dutch | 7 | 1.3% |
English | 55 | 10.3% |
French | 11 | 2.1% |
German | 231 | 43.2% |
Irish | 13 | 2.4% |
Italian | 3 | 0.6% |
Mexican | 22 | 4.1% |
Northern European | 3 | 0.6% |
Norwegian | 31 | 5.8% |
Scotch-Irish | 1 | 0.2% |
Scottish | 2 | 0.4% |
Spanish | 7 | 1.3% |
Swedish | 1 | 0.2% | View All 16 Rows |
Immigrants in Dows
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dows came from Central America (3 | 0.6%), Latin America (3 | 0.6%), and Mexico (3 | 0.6%), together accounting for 1.7% of all Dows residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Central America | 3 | 0.6% |
Latin America | 3 | 0.6% |
Mexico | 3 | 0.6% | View All 3 Rows |
Sex and Age in Dows
Sex and Age in Dows
The most populous age groups in Dows are 15 to 19 Years (35 | 13.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (38 | 14.2%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2 (0.7%) | 24 (9.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 20 (7.5%) | 14 (5.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 34 (12.7%) | 15 (5.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 35 (13.1%) | 28 (10.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 18 (6.7%) | 38 (14.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 15 (5.6%) | 3 (1.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 13 (4.9%) | 13 (4.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 11 (4.1%) | 33 (12.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 12 (4.5%) | 9 (3.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 4 (1.5%) | 17 (6.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 8 (3.0%) | 4 (1.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 22 (8.2%) | 22 (8.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 32 (12.0%) | 17 (6.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 6 (2.2%) | 5 (1.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 10 (3.7%) | 10 (3.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 3 (1.1%) | 6 (2.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 9 (3.4%) | 1 (0.4%) |
85 Years and over | 13 (4.9%) | 9 (3.4%) |
Total | 267 (100.0%) | 268 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Dows
Median Family Size in Dows
The median family size in Dows is 3.48 persons per family, with married-couple families (82 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 82 (71.9%) | 3.79 |
Single Male/Father | 8 (7.0%) | 2.63 |
Single Female/Mother | 24 (21.0%) | 2.71 |
Total Families | 114 (100.0%) | 3.48 |
Median Household Size in Dows
The median household size in Dows is 2.66 persons per household, with married-couple households (82 | 40.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.2 persons per household. non-family households (87 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 82 (40.8%) | 4.20 |
Single Male/Father | 8 (4.0%) | 2.88 |
Single Female/Mother | 24 (11.9%) | 2.83 |
Non-family | 87 (43.3%) | 1.15 |
Total Households | 201 (100.0%) | 2.66 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dows
Out of a total of 201 households in Dows, 114 (56.7%) are family households, while 87 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 61, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 79.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 79 (39.3%) |
2-Person Households | 61 (30.3%) | 6 (3.0%) |
3-Person Households | 12 (6.0%) | 2 (1.0%) |
4-Person Households | 18 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 5 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 18 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 114 (56.7%) | 87 (43.3%) |
Female Fertility in Dows
Fertility by Age in Dows
Average fertility rate in Dows is 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 169.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 76.9% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 3 (23.1%) | 56.0 |
35 to 50 years | 10 (76.9%) | 169.0 |
Total | 13 (100.0%) | 92.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dows
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Dows
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 13 (100.0%) | 232.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 13 (100.0%) | 92.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dows
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Dows
Income Overview in Dows
Per Capita Income in Dows is $28,667, while median incomes of families and households are $72,500 and $46,677 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 535 | $28,667 |
Median Family Income | 114 | $72,500 |
Mean Family Income | 114 | $89,187 |
Median Household Income | 201 | $46,677 |
Mean Household Income | 201 | $71,969 |
Income Deficit | 114 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 535 | 20.61% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 535 | 79.39¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 535 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Dows
Average Earnings in Dows are $32,670, $26,250 for men and $33,063 for women, a difference of 20.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 158 (53.2%) | $26,250 |
Female | 139 (46.8%) | $33,063 |
Total | 297 (100.0%) | $32,670 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dows
The most common earnings brackets in Dows are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (19 | 12.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (27 | 19.4%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 6 (3.8%) | 2 (1.4%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 14 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 4 (2.5%) | 3 (2.2%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 13 (8.2%) | 3 (2.2%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 7 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (15.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 6 (3.8%) | 16 (11.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 19 (12.0%) | 6 (4.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 3 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 7 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3 (1.9%) | 6 (4.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 2 (1.3%) | 27 (19.4%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 9 (5.7%) | 5 (3.6%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 6 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 11 (7.0%) | 14 (10.1%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 5 (3.2%) | 4 (2.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 4 (2.5%) | 14 (10.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 16 (10.1%) | 11 (7.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4 (2.5%) | 6 (4.3%) |
$100,000+ | 19 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 158 (100.0%) | 139 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dows
Average earnings in Dows are $46,477 for men and $33,375 for women, a difference of 28.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,125, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $45,139. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $19,375, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,375.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $58,125 | $19,375 |
College or Associate's Degree | $45,139 | $0 |
Bachelor's Degree | $51,750 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $46,477 | $33,375 |
Family Income in Dows
Family Income Brackets in Dows
According to the Dows family income data, there are 28 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 7 | 6.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 19 | 16.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 21 | 18.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14 | 12.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7 | 6.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 28 | 24.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 16 | 14.0% |
$200,000+ | 2 | 1.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dows
2-person families (61 | 53.5%) account for the highest median family income in Dows with $65,250 per family, while 2-person families (61 | 53.5%) have the highest median income of $32,625 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 61 (53.5%) | $65,250 |
3-Person Families | 15 (13.2%) | $32,750 |
4-Person Families | 20 (17.5%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 10 (8.8%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 8 (7.0%) | $0 |
Total | 114 (100.0%) | $72,500 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dows
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 23 (20.2%) | $36,250 |
1 Earner | 35 (30.7%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 37 (32.5%) | $89,583 |
3+ Earners | 19 (16.7%) | $147,625 |
Total | 114 (100.0%) | $72,500 |
Household Income in Dows
Household Income Brackets in Dows
With 64 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Dows, accounting for 31.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (1.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 12 | 6.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 13 | 6.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5 | 2.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 23 | 11.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 64 | 31.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 23 | 11.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10 | 5.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 23 | 11.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 26 | 12.9% |
$200,000+ | 2 | 1.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Dows
The median household income in Dows is $46,677, with the highest median household income of $46,875 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 71 households (35.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 63 households (31.3%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 23 (11.4%) | $46,161 |
25 to 44 Years | 63 (31.3%) | $0 |
45 to 64 Years | 71 (35.3%) | $46,875 |
65+ Years | 44 (21.9%) | $41,250 |
Total | 201 (100.0%) | $46,677 |
Poverty in Dows
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dows
With 13.5% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Dows, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (100.0%) and 10 females (83.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 10 (83.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 9 (21.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (16.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 6 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 36 (13.5%) | 23 (8.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dows
According to the poverty statistics in Dows, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 18 (75.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (16.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 33 (78.6%) | 45 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 35 (83.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 9 (75.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 48 (88.9%) | 39 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (87.5%) | 15 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 20 (80.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
Total | 231 (86.5%) | 245 (91.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dows
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dows
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (36.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (29.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dows
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (36.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (21.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Dows
Employment by Class of Employer in Dows
Among the 263 employed individuals in Dows, private company employees (206 | 78.3%), not-for-profit organizations (32 | 12.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (14 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 206 | 78.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 4 | 1.5% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 14 | 5.3% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 32 | 12.2% |
Local Government Employees | 7 | 2.7% |
State Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 263 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Dows
According to the labor force statistics for Dows, out of the total population over 16 years of age (417), 65.0% or 271 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 3 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 56 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 38 (70.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 14 (77.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 58 (89.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 3 (9.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 29 (65.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 15 (30.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 271 (65.0%) | 3 (1.1%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dows
According to labor force statistics for Dows, 74.5% of individuals (175) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (235) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.9% or 39 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 12 (92.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 38 (63.3%) | 5 (7.9%) |
College / Associate Degree | 86 (71.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 39 (92.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 175 (74.5%) | 4 (1.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Dows
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dows are Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 6.7%), Health Technologists (9 | 3.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7 | 2.6%), Management (6 | 2.2%), and Architecture & Engineering (5 | 1.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dows, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 12 (30.8%) | 27 (69.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 135 (50.4%) | 133 (49.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Dows are Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 1.5%), Personal Care & Service (4 | 1.5%), Healthcare Support (2 | 0.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 4 (33.3%) | 8 (66.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 135 (50.4%) | 133 (49.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dows are Sales & Related (68 | 25.4%), and Office & Administration (26 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 32 (47.1%) | 36 (52.9%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 32 (34.0%) | 62 (66.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 135 (50.4%) | 133 (49.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dows are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 7.8%), Construction & Extraction (19 | 7.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 19 (90.5%) | 2 (9.5%) |
Total (Category) | 39 (95.1%) | 2 (4.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 135 (50.4%) | 133 (49.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dows are Material Moving (48 | 17.9%), Production (25 | 9.3%), and Transportation (9 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 11 (44.0%) | 14 (56.0%) |
Transportation | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 28 (58.3%) | 20 (41.7%) |
Total (Category) | 48 (58.5%) | 34 (41.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 135 (50.4%) | 133 (49.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Dows
Employment Industries in Dows
The major employment industries in Dows include Retail Trade (87 | 32.5%), Manufacturing (45 | 16.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (29 | 10.8%), Wholesale Trade (25 | 9.3%), and Construction (21 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dows
The Dows industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (84.6%), and Finance & Insurance (70.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 19 (90.5%) | 2 (9.5%) |
Manufacturing | 29 (64.4%) | 16 (35.6%) |
Wholesale Trade | 14 (56.0%) | 11 (44.0%) |
Retail Trade | 32 (36.8%) | 55 (63.2%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 3 (30.0%) | 7 (70.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 2 (15.4%) | 11 (84.6%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 135 (50.4%) | 133 (49.6%) |
Education in Dows
School Enrollment in Dows
The most common levels of schooling among the 155 students in Dows are high school (49 | 31.6%), middle school (45 | 29.0%), and college / undergraduate (23 | 14.8%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 6 | 3.9% |
Kindergarten | 18 | 11.6% |
Elementary School | 6 | 3.9% |
Middle School | 45 | 29.0% |
High School | 49 | 31.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 23 | 14.8% |
Graduate / Professional | 8 | 5.2% |
Total | 155 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dows
Out of a total of 155 students who are enrolled in schools in Dows, 4 (2.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 151 (97.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
35 Years and over | 5 (71.4%) | 2 (28.6%) |
Total | 151 (97.4%) | 4 (2.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dows
Business (23 | 39.0%), education (13 | 22.0%), physical & health sciences (8 | 13.6%), engineering (6 | 10.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 59 individuals in Dows who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 4 | 6.8% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 8 | 13.6% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 6 | 10.2% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 23 | 39.0% |
Education | 13 | 22.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 4 | 6.8% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 1 | 1.7% |
Total | 59 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Dows
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dows
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dows are males with 3 vehicles (76, accounting for 57.1%) and females with 3 vehicles (68, making up 58.5%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 10 (7.5%) | 27 (20.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 37 (27.8%) | 30 (23.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 76 (57.1%) | 68 (52.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 6 (4.5%) | 3 (2.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 4 (3.0%) | 2 (1.5%) |
Total | 133 (100.0%) | 130 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Dows
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dows are 20 to 24 minutes (37 commuters, 15.1%), 30 to 34 minutes (35 commuters, 14.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (34 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 12 | 4.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 28 | 11.4% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 15 | 6.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 34 | 13.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 37 | 15.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 9 | 3.7% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 35 | 14.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 14 | 5.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 19 | 7.8% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 20 | 8.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 7 | 2.9% |
90 or more Minutes | 15 | 6.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Dows
The most common commute times in Dows are 30 to 34 minutes (31 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (22 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 5 (3.9%) | 7 (5.9%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 13 (10.2%) | 15 (12.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 5 (3.9%) | 10 (8.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 12 (9.5%) | 22 (18.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 22 (17.3%) | 15 (12.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 9 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 31 (24.4%) | 4 (3.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (11.9%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 17 (13.4%) | 2 (1.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 9 (7.1%) | 11 (9.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (5.9%) |
90 or more Minutes | 4 (3.2%) | 11 (9.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dows
The most frequent times of departure to work in Dows are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (37, 29.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (40, 33.9%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 4 (3.2%) | 2 (1.7%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 21 (16.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 10 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 37 (29.1%) | 7 (5.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 32 (25.2%) | 14 (11.9%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 6 (4.7%) | 40 (33.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 7 (5.5%) | 22 (18.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (11.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (8.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 2 (1.6%) | 8 (6.8%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 8 (6.3%) | 2 (1.7%) |
Total | 127 (100.0%) | 118 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Dows
Occupancy by Ownership in Dows
Of the total 201 dwellings in Dows, owner-occupied units account for 153 (76.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 48 (23.9%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 153 | 76.1% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 48 | 23.9% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 201 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Dows
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 79 | 39.3% |
2-Person Household | 67 | 33.3% |
3-Person Household | 14 | 7.0% |
4+ Person Household | 41 | 20.4% |
Total Housing Units | 201 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dows
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 48 (60.8%) | 31 (39.2%) |
2-Person Household | 52 (77.6%) | 15 (22.4%) |
3-Person Household | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 153 (76.1%) | 48 (23.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dows
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 48 (85.7%) | 8 (14.3%) |
College/Associate Degree | 74 (71.8%) | 29 (28.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 25 (69.4%) | 11 (30.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dows
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 49 | 24.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 37 | 18.4% |
45 to 54 Years | 17 | 8.5% |
55 to 64 Years | 54 | 26.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 22 | 11.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 10 | 5.0% |
85 Years and Over | 12 | 6.0% |
Total | 201 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Dows
Median Income by Occupancy in Dows
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 153 (76.1%) | $47,917 |
Renter-Occupied | 48 (23.9%) | $45,833 |
Average | 201 (100.0%) | $46,677 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dows
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (14.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 5 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10 (6.5%) | 3 (6.2%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 3 (2.0%) | 2 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 21 (13.7%) | 2 (4.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 40 (26.1%) | 24 (50.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16 (10.5%) | 7 (14.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7 (4.6%) | 3 (6.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 23 (15.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 28 (18.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dows
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 18 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 48 (31.4%) | 1 (2.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 59 (38.6%) | 36 (75.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 20 (13.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 6 (3.9%) | 2 (4.2%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Dows
Housing Structures in Dows
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 178 | 88.6% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 15 | 7.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8 | 4.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 201 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dows
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 153 (86.0%) | 25 (14.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 153 (76.1%) | 48 (23.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dows
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 2 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 3 (2.0%) | 1 (2.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 34 (22.2%) | 41 (85.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 56 (36.6%) | 4 (8.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 58 (37.9%) | 2 (4.2%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dows
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (20.8%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 118 (77.1%) | 9 (18.8%) |
Electricity | 8 (5.2%) | 29 (60.4%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 22 (14.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 2 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 3 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Dows
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 1 (0.6%) | 3 (6.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 33 (21.6%) | 34 (70.8%) |
2 Vehicles | 46 (30.1%) | 9 (18.8%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 73 (47.7%) | 2 (4.2%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Dows
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dows
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 96 | 57 |
Median Property Value | $37,500 | $44,200 |
Median Household Income | $45,139 | $25 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $392 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $595 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dows
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 56 (58.3%) | 39 (68.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 29 (30.2%) | 18 (31.6%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 11 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 96 (100.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dows
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 5 (5.2%) | 4 (7.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 13 (13.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 14 (14.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 34 (35.4%) | 7 (12.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15 (15.6%) | 6 (10.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3 (3.1%) | 1 (1.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 9 (9.4%) | 4 (7.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 3 (3.1%) | 14 (24.6%) |
Total | 96 (100.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dows
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 78 (81.2%) | 137,188 (240,680.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 12 (12.5%) | 55 (96.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.5%) |
4.0x or more | 6 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 96 (100.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dows
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 64 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 16 (16.7%) | 26 (45.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 14 (14.6%) | 29 (50.9%) |
Total | 96 (100.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Dows
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dows
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 136 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 36 (97.3%) | 1 (2.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 65 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 30 (90.9%) | 3 (9.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 73 (78.5%) | 20 (21.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 511 (95.5%) | 24 (4.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dows
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 136 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dows
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 144 (88.9%) | 18 (11.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 256 (97.7%) | 6 (2.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dows
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 10 (38.5%) | 20 (76.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 49 (36.0%) | 122 (89.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 7 (9.6%) | 69 (94.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 7 (18.9%) | 31 (83.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 27 (41.5%) | 58 (89.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5 (15.1%) | 25 (75.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 11 (11.8%) | 67 (72.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 16 (51.6%) |
75 Years and over | 41 (100.0%) | 24 (58.5%) |
Total | 188 (35.1%) | 432 (80.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dows
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 32 (36.0%) | 8 (7.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 5 (33.3%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (48.0%) | 11 (68.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dows
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 21 (23.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 1 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 9 (36.0%) | 3 (18.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1 (1.1%) | 1 (1.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (12.0%) | 2 (12.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (11.2%) | 3 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 1 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (2.2%) | 6 (5.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (32.0%) | 6 (37.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (20.2%) | 3 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 1 (4.0%) | 2 (12.5%) |
Technology Access in Dows
Computing Device Access in Dows
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 122 | 60.7% |
Smartphone | 166 | 82.6% |
Tablet | 92 | 45.8% |
No Computing Device | 13 | 6.5% |
Total | 201 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Dows
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 76 | 37.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 81 | 40.3% |
Satellite Internet | 12 | 6.0% |
No Internet | 31 | 15.4% |
Total | 201 | 100.0% |
Dows Summary
Dows, Iowa is a small city located in Wright County in the north-central part of the state. It is situated along the Shell Rock River, about 25 miles northwest of Mason City. The city has a population of approximately 500 people and covers an area of 0.7 square miles.
History
Dows was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The city was named after the first settler, John Dows, who had purchased the land from the government. The city was incorporated in 1883 and the first post office was established in 1884.
The city grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a lumberyard.
In the 1920s, the city experienced a period of growth and development. The city was connected to the outside world by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, and the city was home to several businesses, including a creamery, a grain elevator, and a feed mill.
Geography
Dows is located in Wright County, in the north-central part of Iowa. It is situated along the Shell Rock River, about 25 miles northwest of Mason City. The city has a total area of 0.7 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in a mostly flat area, with some rolling hills in the surrounding area. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Economy
The economy of Dows is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The city is also home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a lumberyard.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a metal fabrication plant, and a plastics factory. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Dows was 498 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
The median household income in Dows was $41,250, and the median family income was $45,833. The per capita income was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Dows?
Total Population of Dows is 535.
What is the Total Male Population of Dows?
Total Male Population of Dows is 267.
What is the Total Female Population of Dows?
Total Female Population of Dows is 268.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dows?
There are 99.63 Males per 100 Females in Dows.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dows?
There are 100.37 Females per 100 Males in Dows.
What is the Median Population Age in Dows?
Median Population Age in Dows is 34.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dows
Average Family Size in Dows is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dows
Average Household Size in Dows is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dows?
Per Capita income in Dows is $28,667.
What is the Median Family Income in Dows?
Median Family Income in Dows is $72,500.
What is the Median Household income in Dows?
Median Household Income in Dows is $46,677.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dows?
Income or Wage Gap in Dows is 20.6%.
Women in Dows earn 79.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dows?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dows is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dows?
There are 271 People in the Labor Forcein in Dows.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dows?
65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Dows.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dows?
Unemployment Rate in Dows is 1.1%.