Dike City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 944 people, 379 households, and 276 families residing in the city. The population density was 723.5 people per square mile (279.34/kmē), it would be the 502nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 302.3 per square mile (116.72/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males. The median age was 38.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Dike City was 37.4 and 39.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.62% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0.32% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.85% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $43750, it is the 109th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $51518, making it the 115th wealthiest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $20532, making it the 102nd wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income was $22500, Males had a median income of $30677 versus $15234 for females.
In 2000, 245 pupils and students, of which 51.84% are male and 48.16% are female, 25.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.12% nursery or pri school, 6.12% kindergarten, 51.02% elementary school, 22.45% high school and 14.29% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 944 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 952 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 953 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 961 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 999 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1089 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1119 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1151 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1148 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1133 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1142 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 76 | 49 | 125 |
| High school | 28 | 27 | 55 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 27 | 35 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dike city, Iowa | $43750 | $51518 | $20532 |
| Grundy County, Iowa | $39396 | $46627 | $19142 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |