Dow City, IA
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Dow City Overview
411
TOTAL POPULATION
226
MALE POPULATION
185
FEMALE POPULATION
122.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
81.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,834
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,667
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
267
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Dow City Zip Codes
Dow City Area Codes
Race in Dow City
The most populous races in Dow City are White / Caucasian (381 | 92.7%), Hispanic or Latino (32 | 7.8%), and Two or more Races (17 | 4.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 7.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 7 | 1.7% |
| White / Caucasian | 381 | 92.7% |
| Two or more Races | 17 | 4.1% |
| Some other Race | 6 | 1.5% |
| Total | 411 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Dow City
The most populous ancestries reported in Dow City are German (227 | 55.2%), Irish (82 | 20.0%), Central American (24 | 5.8%), Central American Indian (24 | 5.8%), and Guatemalan (24 | 5.8%), together accounting for 92.7% of all Dow City residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 10 | 2.4% |
| Central American | 24 | 5.8% |
| Central American Indian | 24 | 5.8% |
| Czech | 12 | 2.9% |
| Danish | 3 | 0.7% |
| English | 22 | 5.3% |
| French | 3 | 0.7% |
| German | 227 | 55.2% |
| Guatemalan | 24 | 5.8% |
| Irish | 82 | 20.0% |
| Mexican | 8 | 1.9% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 3.9% |
| Portuguese | 6 | 1.5% |
| Swedish | 1 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 9 | 2.2% | View All 15 Rows |
Immigrants in Dow City
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dow City came from Central America (9 | 2.2%), Latin America (9 | 2.2%), Guatemala (7 | 1.7%), Europe (3 | 0.7%), and Germany (3 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Dow City residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Central America | 9 | 2.2% |
| Europe | 3 | 0.7% |
| Germany | 3 | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | 7 | 1.7% |
| Latin America | 9 | 2.2% |
| Mexico | 2 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 3 | 0.7% | View All 7 Rows |
Sex and Age in Dow City
Sex and Age in Dow City
The most populous age groups in Dow City are 20 to 24 Years (39 | 17.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (25 | 13.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (2.2%) | 8 (4.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 13 (5.8%) | 20 (10.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 5 (2.2%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 14 (6.2%) | 4 (2.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 39 (17.3%) | 25 (13.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 16 (7.1%) | 5 (2.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 8 (3.5%) | 8 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 12 (5.3%) | 5 (2.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 3 (1.3%) | 8 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 29 (12.8%) | 23 (12.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 17 (7.5%) | 19 (10.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 12 (5.3%) | 9 (4.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 11 (4.9%) | 7 (3.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 18 (8.0%) | 21 (11.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 9 (4.0%) | 9 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 4 (1.8%) | 5 (2.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 9 (4.0%) | 4 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 2 (0.9%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| Total | 226 (100.0%) | 185 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Dow City
Median Family Size in Dow City
The median family size in Dow City is 2.65 persons per family, with single male/father families (3 | 2.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (79 | 76.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 79 (76.7%) | 2.57 |
| Single Male/Father | 3 (2.9%) | 4.00 |
| Single Female/Mother | 21 (20.4%) | 2.76 |
| Total Families | 103 (100.0%) | 2.65 |
Median Household Size in Dow City
The median household size in Dow City is 2.06 persons per household, with single male/father households (3 | 1.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.33 persons per household. non-family households (97 | 48.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 79 (39.5%) | 2.57 |
| Single Male/Father | 3 (1.5%) | 4.33 |
| Single Female/Mother | 21 (10.5%) | 3.19 |
| Non-family | 97 (48.5%) | 1.32 |
| Total Households | 200 (100.0%) | 2.06 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dow City
Out of a total of 200 households in Dow City, 103 (51.5%) are family households, while 97 (48.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 64, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 65.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 65 (32.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 64 (32.0%) | 32 (16.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 21 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 6 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 10 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 2 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 103 (51.5%) | 97 (48.5%) |
Female Fertility in Dow City
Fertility by Age in Dow City
Average fertility rate in Dow City is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% 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 | 4 (100.0%) | 105.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 4 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dow City
75.0% of women with births (4) in Dow City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 3 (75.0%) | 1 (25.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3 (75.0%) | 1 (25.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Dow City
| 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 | 4 (100.0%) | 69.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 4 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dow City
25.0% of women with births in Dow City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 75.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 25.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| 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 | 3 (75.0%) | 1 (25.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3 (75.0%) | 1 (25.0%) |
Income in Dow City
Income Overview in Dow City
Per Capita Income in Dow City is $35,834, while median incomes of families and households are $90,938 and $46,667 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 411 | $35,834 |
| Median Family Income | 103 | $90,938 |
| Mean Family Income | 103 | $100,939 |
| Median Household Income | 200 | $46,667 |
| Mean Household Income | 200 | $70,013 |
| Income Deficit | 103 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 411 | 17.55% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 411 | 82.45¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 411 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Dow City
Average Earnings in Dow City are $33,357, $34,868 for men and $28,750 for women, a difference of 17.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 158 (56.8%) | $34,868 |
| Female | 120 (43.2%) | $28,750 |
| Total | 278 (100.0%) | $33,357 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dow City
The most common earnings brackets in Dow City are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (24 | 15.2%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (20 | 16.7%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 9 (5.7%) | 1 (0.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (4.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 4 (2.5%) | 4 (3.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 17 (10.8%) | 5 (4.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 9 (5.7%) | 20 (16.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 4 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 7 (4.4%) | 6 (5.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 5 (3.2%) | 2 (1.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1 (0.6%) | 20 (16.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 24 (15.2%) | 16 (13.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 12 (7.6%) | 4 (3.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 14 (8.9%) | 7 (5.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 8 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 4 (2.5%) | 9 (7.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 5 (3.2%) | 6 (5.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18 (11.4%) | 9 (7.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 17 (10.8%) | 3 (2.5%) |
| Total | 158 (100.0%) | 120 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dow City
Average earnings in Dow City are $40,804 for men and $33,558 for women, a difference of 17.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $40,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,000. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,205, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $29,271.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $40,000 | $34,205 |
| College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
| Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $40,804 | $33,558 |
Family Income in Dow City
Family Income Brackets in Dow City
According to the Dow City family income data, there are 34 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.0% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5 | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6 | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6 | 5.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7 | 6.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12 | 11.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20 | 19.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 34 | 33.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2 | 1.9% |
| $200,000+ | 11 | 10.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dow City
2-person families (66 | 64.1%) account for the highest median family income in Dow City with $128,750 per family, while 2-person families (66 | 64.1%) have the highest median income of $64,375 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 66 (64.1%) | $128,750 |
| 3-Person Families | 19 (18.4%) | $78,295 |
| 4-Person Families | 9 (8.7%) | $0 |
| 5-Person Families | 7 (6.8%) | $106,250 |
| 6-Person Families | 2 (1.9%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 103 (100.0%) | $90,938 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dow City
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 10 (9.7%) | $0 |
| 1 Earner | 30 (29.1%) | $0 |
| 2 Earners | 48 (46.6%) | $142,813 |
| 3+ Earners | 15 (14.6%) | $79,205 |
| Total | 103 (100.0%) | $90,938 |
Household Income in Dow City
Household Income Brackets in Dow City
With 42 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Dow City, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 10 | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11 | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14 | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 42 | 21.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 25 | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20 | 10.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 35 | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3 | 1.5% |
| $200,000+ | 11 | 5.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Dow City
The median household income in Dow City is $46,667, with the highest median household income of $74,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 79 households (39.5%) 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 29 households (14.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 36 (18.0%) | $29,868 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 29 (14.5%) | $0 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 79 (39.5%) | $74,375 |
| 65+ Years | 56 (28.0%) | $50,000 |
| Total | 200 (100.0%) | $46,667 |
Poverty in Dow City
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dow City
With 15.0% poverty level for males and 17.8% for females among the residents of Dow City, 25 to 34 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (62.5%) and 9 females (69.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2 (40.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1 (7.7%) | 9 (69.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 3 (60.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 15 (62.5%) | 5 (38.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (7.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (14.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 11 (47.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (23.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 34 (15.0%) | 33 (17.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dow City
According to the poverty statistics in Dow City, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 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 | 3 (60.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 12 (92.3%) | 4 (30.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 2 (40.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 28 (96.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 9 (37.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 12 (92.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 46 (100.0%) | 36 (85.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 12 (52.2%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 23 (76.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (86.7%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Total | 192 (85.0%) | 152 (82.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dow City
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 79 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dow City
According to the poverty data in Dow City, 66.7% or 2 single-father households and 42.9% or 9 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (60.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2 (100.0%) | 6 (50.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2 (66.7%) | 9 (42.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dow City
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (57.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (45.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Dow City
Employment by Class of Employer in Dow City
Among the 246 employed individuals in Dow City, private company employees (166 | 67.5%), local government employees (29 | 11.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (28 | 11.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 166 | 67.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 28 | 11.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 14 | 5.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 29 | 11.8% |
| State Government Employees | 6 | 2.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 3 | 1.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 246 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Dow City
According to the labor force statistics for Dow City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (350), 76.3% or 267 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 2 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.1% or 2 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 6 (60.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 19 (90.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 12 (75.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 2 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 7 (38.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 19 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 267 (76.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dow City
According to labor force statistics for Dow City, 91.1% of individuals (175) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (192) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 2 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 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.7% or 2 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (16.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 39 (76.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 114 (97.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 175 (91.1%) | 2 (1.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Dow City
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dow City are Community & Social Service (21 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (21 | 7.9%), Management (20 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8 | 3.0%), and Business & Financial (5 | 1.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 11 (55.0%) | 9 (45.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 11 (20.4%) | 43 (79.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 152 (57.4%) | 113 (42.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Dow City are Healthcare Support (23 | 8.7%), Security & Protection (16 | 6.0%), Law Enforcement (16 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (16 | 6.0%), and Personal Care & Service (14 | 5.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Dow City, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (60.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 9 (39.1%) | 14 (60.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 9 (56.2%) | 7 (43.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 34 (47.9%) | 37 (52.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 152 (57.4%) | 113 (42.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dow City are Sales & Related (16 | 6.0%), and Office & Administration (8 | 3.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 8 (50.0%) | 8 (50.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 2 (25.0%) | 6 (75.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (58.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 152 (57.4%) | 113 (42.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dow City are Construction & Extraction (19 | 7.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 6.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 152 (57.4%) | 113 (42.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dow City are Production (32 | 12.1%), Transportation (26 | 9.8%), and Material Moving (22 | 8.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 19 (59.4%) | 13 (40.6%) |
| Transportation | 23 (88.5%) | 3 (11.5%) |
| Material Moving | 19 (86.4%) | 3 (13.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 61 (76.2%) | 19 (23.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 152 (57.4%) | 113 (42.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Dow City
Employment Industries in Dow City
The major employment industries in Dow City include Manufacturing (73 | 27.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (34 | 12.8%), Educational Services (28 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (25 | 9.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (24 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dow City
The Dow City industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 59 (80.8%) | 14 (19.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 15 (60.0%) | 10 (40.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 8 (61.5%) | 5 (38.5%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (26.5%) | 25 (73.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 18 (75.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
| Public Administration | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 152 (57.4%) | 113 (42.6%) |
Education in Dow City
School Enrollment in Dow City
The most common levels of schooling among the 73 students in Dow City are elementary school (20 | 27.4%), high school (20 | 27.4%), and college / undergraduate (12 | 16.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 9 | 12.3% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 8.2% |
| Elementary School | 20 | 27.4% |
| Middle School | 6 | 8.2% |
| High School | 20 | 27.4% |
| College / Undergraduate | 12 | 16.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dow City
Out of a total of 73 students who are enrolled in schools in Dow City, 4 (5.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 69 (94.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% 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 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 69 (94.5%) | 4 (5.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dow City
Liberal arts & history (5 | 41.7%), business (4 | 33.3%), education (2 | 16.7%), and arts & humanities (1 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 12 individuals in Dow City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Business | 4 | 33.3% |
| Education | 2 | 16.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 5 | 41.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1 | 8.3% |
| Total | 12 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Dow City
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dow City
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dow City are males with 2 vehicles (53, accounting for 34.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (35, making up 56.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 5 (3.3%) | 3 (3.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 17 (11.2%) | 21 (22.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 53 (34.9%) | 35 (37.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 30 (19.7%) | 12 (12.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 22 (14.5%) | 8 (8.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 25 (16.5%) | 15 (16.0%) |
| Total | 152 (100.0%) | 94 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Dow City
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dow City are 15 to 19 minutes (86 commuters, 35.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (52 commuters, 21.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (31 commuters, 12.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 13 | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 10 | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 52 | 21.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 86 | 35.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 23 | 9.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 31 | 12.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 2 | 0.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 18 | 7.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 6 | 2.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 5 | 2.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Dow City
The most common commute times in Dow City are 15 to 19 minutes (43 commuters, 28.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (43 commuters, 45.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 5 (3.3%) | 8 (8.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 6 (4.0%) | 4 (4.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 41 (27.0%) | 11 (11.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 43 (28.3%) | 43 (45.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 5 (3.3%) | 18 (19.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 29 (19.1%) | 2 (2.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 2 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 18 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (6.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 3 (2.0%) | 2 (2.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dow City
The most frequent times of departure to work in Dow City are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (30, 19.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (25, 26.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 17 (11.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 12 (7.9%) | 3 (3.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 19 (12.5%) | 1 (1.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 30 (19.7%) | 1 (1.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 24 (15.8%) | 5 (5.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 6 (4.0%) | 20 (21.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 13 (8.6%) | 12 (12.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (26.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 4 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 4 (2.6%) | 11 (11.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 23 (15.1%) | 16 (17.0%) |
| Total | 152 (100.0%) | 94 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Dow City
Occupancy by Ownership in Dow City
Of the total 200 dwellings in Dow City, owner-occupied units account for 134 (67.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 66 (33.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 134 | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 66 | 33.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 200 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Dow City
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 65 | 32.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 96 | 48.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 21 | 10.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 18 | 9.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 200 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dow City
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 39 (60.0%) | 26 (40.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 58 (60.4%) | 38 (39.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 16 (88.9%) | 2 (11.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 134 (67.0%) | 66 (33.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dow City
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 52 (76.5%) | 16 (23.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 65 (57.0%) | 49 (43.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5 (83.3%) | 1 (16.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dow City
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 51 | 25.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14 | 7.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 48 | 24.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 31 | 15.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 | 17.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 17 | 8.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 5 | 2.5% |
| Total | 200 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Dow City
Median Income by Occupancy in Dow City
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 134 (67.0%) | $77,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 66 (33.0%) | $29,342 |
| Average | 200 (100.0%) | $46,667 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dow City
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 2 (1.5%) | 8 (12.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7 (5.2%) | 4 (6.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 5 (3.7%) | 1 (1.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 8 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (6.0%) | 34 (51.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19 (14.2%) | 6 (9.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16 (11.9%) | 4 (6.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21 (15.7%) | 8 (12.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 35 (26.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 13 (9.7%) | 1 (1.5%) |
| Total | 134 (100.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dow City
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 24 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 39 (29.1%) | 4 (6.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 34 (25.4%) | 50 (75.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 2 (1.5%) | 5 (7.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 29 (21.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 134 (100.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Dow City
Housing Structures in Dow City
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 161 | 80.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 25 | 12.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 14 | 7.0% |
| Total | 200 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dow City
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 123 (76.4%) | 38 (23.6%) |
| 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%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 11 (78.6%) | 3 (21.4%) |
| Total | 134 (67.0%) | 66 (33.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dow City
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 2 (1.5%) | 24 (36.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 34 (25.4%) | 13 (19.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 60 (44.8%) | 23 (34.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 38 (28.4%) | 6 (9.1%) |
| Total | 134 (100.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dow City
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 73 (54.5%) | 25 (37.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 14 (10.4%) | 4 (6.1%) |
| Electricity | 47 (35.1%) | 37 (56.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 134 (100.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Dow City
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 27 (20.2%) | 31 (47.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 54 (40.3%) | 20 (30.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 53 (39.6%) | 12 (18.2%) |
| Total | 134 (100.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Dow City
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dow City
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 76 | 58 |
| Median Property Value | $75,300 | $152,900 |
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $3 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $371 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $736 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dow City
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 20 (26.3%) | 7 (12.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 35 (46.1%) | 16 (27.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 13 (17.1%) | 35 (60.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 5 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3 (4.0%) | 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 | 76 (100.0%) | 58 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dow City
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 2 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 20 (26.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17 (22.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11 (14.5%) | 2 (3.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6 (7.9%) | 5 (8.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2 (2.6%) | 15 (25.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 10 (13.2%) | 33 (56.9%) |
| Total | 76 (100.0%) | 58 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dow City
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 54 (71.1%) | 137,727 (237,460.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 6 (7.9%) | 56 (96.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 4 (5.3%) | 2 (3.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 12 (15.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 76 (100.0%) | 58 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dow City
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 46 (60.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 10 (13.2%) | 23 (39.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 18 (23.7%) | 26 (44.8%) |
| Total | 76 (100.0%) | 58 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Dow City
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dow City
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 49 (96.1%) | 2 (3.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 56 (87.5%) | 8 (12.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 33 (89.2%) | 4 (10.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 26 (92.9%) | 2 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 24 (61.5%) | 15 (38.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 380 (92.5%) | 31 (7.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dow City
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 49 (96.1%) | 2 (3.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 56 (87.5%) | 8 (12.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dow City
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 38 (79.2%) | 10 (20.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 90 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 36 (75.0%) | 12 (25.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 78 (92.9%) | 6 (7.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 138 (97.9%) | 3 (2.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dow City
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 15 (75.0%) | 13 (65.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 37 (72.6%) | 18 (35.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1 (1.6%) | 55 (85.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 9 (24.3%) | 27 (73.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3 (10.7%) | 25 (89.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 17 (19.3%) | 82 (93.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4 (10.3%) | 20 (51.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (91.2%) | 41 (71.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (100.0%) | 16 (59.3%) |
| Total | 165 (40.2%) | 297 (72.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dow City
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (6.2%) | 4 (18.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 3 (7.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 28 (33.3%) | 5 (7.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (22.2%) | 8 (26.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (40.0%) | 3 (25.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dow City
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 | 12 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (22.2%) | 2 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (26.7%) | 3 (25.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (3.1%) | 4 (18.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 23 (27.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (6.2%) | 4 (18.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 28 (33.3%) | 4 (5.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (22.2%) | 6 (20.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4 (26.7%) | 3 (25.0%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Dow City
Computing Device Access in Dow City
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 160 | 80.0% |
| Smartphone | 158 | 79.0% |
| Tablet | 65 | 32.5% |
| No Computing Device | 22 | 11.0% |
| Total | 200 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Dow City
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 71 | 35.5% |
| Cellular Data Only | 90 | 45.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 33 | 16.5% |
| No Internet | 22 | 11.0% |
| Total | 200 | 100.0% |
Dow City Summary
Dow City is a small city located in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. It is situated along the Missouri River, and is part of the larger Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The population of Dow City was 545 at the 2010 census.
History
Dow City was founded in 1856 by William Dow, a settler from New York. The city was named after him, and was incorporated in 1881. The city was originally a farming community, but in the late 19th century, it became a center for coal mining. The coal industry was the main source of employment in the city until the 1950s, when the mines began to close.
Geography
Dow City is located at 42°2′17″N 95°25′17″W (42.038, -95.421). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Dow City's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The city also has a small industrial park, which is home to a few small manufacturing companies.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 221 households, and 145 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.0 people per square mile (344.3/km2). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 397.5 per square mile (153.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 221 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. 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 Dow City?
Total Population of Dow City is 411.
What is the Total Male Population of Dow City?
Total Male Population of Dow City is 226.
What is the Total Female Population of Dow City?
Total Female Population of Dow City is 185.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dow City?
There are 122.16 Males per 100 Females in Dow City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dow City?
There are 81.86 Females per 100 Males in Dow City.
What is the Median Population Age in Dow City?
Median Population Age in Dow City is 47.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dow City
Average Family Size in Dow City is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dow City
Average Household Size in Dow City is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dow City?
Per Capita income in Dow City is $35,834.
What is the Median Family Income in Dow City?
Median Family Income in Dow City is $90,938.
What is the Median Household income in Dow City?
Median Household Income in Dow City is $46,667.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dow City?
Income or Wage Gap in Dow City is 17.5%.
Women in Dow City earn 82.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dow City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dow City is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dow City?
There are 267 People in the Labor Forcein in Dow City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dow City?
76.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Dow City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dow City?
Unemployment Rate in Dow City is 0.7%.