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Spirit Lake

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.521
State:
Iowa

Spirit Lake is a city located in Dickinson County, Iowa. Spirit Lake has a 2026 population of 5,590. It is also the county seat of Dickinson County. Spirit Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,464 in 2020.

The median household income in Spirit Lake is $65,720 with a poverty rate of 6.34%. The median age in Spirit Lake is 40.4 years: 36.9 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.4 males.

5.6K
Total Population
1,236
Density (mi²)
21 0.38%
Growth

Spirit Lake Population

Spirit Lake Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,590210.38%
20255,569210.38%
20245,548-5-0.09%
20235,553140.25%
20225,539450.82%
20215,494530.97%
20205,4642995.79%
20195,165901.77%
20185,075-29-0.57%
20175,104741.47%
20165,030400.8%
20154,990691.4%
20144,921-1-0.02%
20134,922-21-0.42%
20124,943360.73%
20114,907470.97%
20104,860200.41%
20004,26139010.07%
19903,871-105-2.64%
19803,97696231.92%
19703,01432912.25%
19602,68500%

Median Age

Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 36.9 years

Spirit Lake Adults

There are 4,441 adults, (1,217 of whom are seniors) in Spirit Lake.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,713 (49.2%)
Male: 2,805 (50.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Spirit Lake includes 91.25% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,03591.25%
Two or more races4377.92%
Other race290.53%
Asian110.2%
Black or African American60.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races911.65%
White821.49%
Other race290.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,95389.76%
Two or more races3466.27%
Asian110.2%
Black or African American60.11%

Spirit Lake Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Spirit Lake 's average per capita income is $50,371. Household income levels show a median of $65,720. The poverty rate stands at 6.34%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$105,341-
Families$102,790$104,319
Households$65,720$75,816
Non Families$43,438$47,872

$50,371

Average Income

$65,720

Median Household Income

6.34%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)