Dickens City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 residents, 74 households, and 59 families in the city. The population density was 240.9 people per square mile (93.01/kmē), making its Iowa's 110th least densely populated city. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 98.8 per square mile (38.15/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.73 persons, and the average family size was 3.1 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 29.2% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 39 years, The median age of males was 40.8 years, for females the median age was 35.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.52% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 1.49% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.99% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $44167, it is 107th wealthiest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $43750, it is 371st wealthiest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $13344, it is the 109th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $21106, Males have a median income of $25179 versus $18000 for females.
In 2000, 75 pupils and students, of which 27 are male and 48 are female, 37.13% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1 nursery or pri school, 15 kindergarten, 36 elementary school, 21 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 202 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 202 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 202 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 200 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 196 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 194 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 192 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 190 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 189 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 187 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 187 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 1 | |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 14 | 22 | 36 |
| High school | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens city, Iowa | $44167 | $43750 | $13344 |
| Clay County, Iowa | $35799 | $42769 | $19451 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |