What is the population of Denison, Iowa?

Denison has a population of approximately 8,260 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Denison, Iowa located?

Denison is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.0164°, -95.3529°.

What is the median household income in Denison?

The median household income in Denison is approximately $65,684 based on the most recent open data.

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Denison

Total population

8,260

Median home value

$150,200

17.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$65,684

Denison$66k

National$74k

Elevation391 m

Land area17 km²

Weather74°F · Partly Sunny

Coordinates42.02°, -95.35°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

391 m

Area

17 km²

head of government

Pam Soseman

Official website

www.denisonia.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Denison is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River, and located in both Denison Township and East Boyer Township. The population was 8,373 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County.

History & geography

History

Denison was laid out in 1856; the town was incorporated in 1875. Denison was named for its founder, J. W. Denison.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Denison has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

34.3

Median home value

$150,200

Housing units

3,251

Poverty rate

17.5%

Unemployment

5.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

50.2%

Black

1.6%

Asian

3.3%

Hispanic

48.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.0164

Longitude

-95.3529

Water area

0.03 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

74°F

Partly Sunny

Tonight

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday

84°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

Friday Night

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Saturday

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Denison, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

34.7%

Diabetes

14.1%

Adult obesity

45.6%

Binge drinking

19.2%

Adult smoking

18.2%

No leisure activity

36.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Denison High School
High · Denison · 786 students · 17.9:1 ratio
Denison Elementary School
Elementary · Denison · 676 students · 12.8:1 ratio
Denison Middle School
Middle · Denison · 502 students · 16.2:1 ratio
Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Denison · 281 students · 17.6:1 ratio
Boyer Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Dow City · 200 students · 11.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).