Dows is a city located in Wright County, Iowa. Dows has a 2025 population of 498. Dows is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -5.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 525 in 2020.
The average household income in Dows is $86,369 with a poverty rate of 7.17%. The median age in Dows is 37 years: 37.2 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dows includes 94.3% White, 3.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (94.3%)
Other race (3.9%)
Two or more races (1.8%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 513 | 94.3% |
| Other race | 21 | 3.86% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.84% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dows' average per capita income is $45,313. Household income levels show a median of $58,750. The poverty rate stands at 7.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,333 | - |
| Families | $93,333 | $106,027 |
| Households | $58,750 | $86,369 |
| Non Families | $48,355 | $42,557 |
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