Dickinson County, Iowa

Total Population: 17,844

County Seat: Spirit Lake

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Median Home Value

$251,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$74,570

Across all households

Median Age

48.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

32.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%

Under 18 Years

19.2%

65 Years and Over

27.6%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

3.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

97.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$74,570

Mean Household Income

$98,855

Per Capita Income

$47,165

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

87.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$251,600

Median Rent

$930/mo

Total Housing Units

14,060

Owner-Occupied

76.7%

Renter-Occupied

23.3%

Vacancy Rate

38.5%

Married Couple Households

49.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.5%

Average Household Size

2.03

Broadband Internet Access

88.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19059.