Denison, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,319
Unemployment
7.7%
Poverty
23.1%
Median Home
$99,500
Median Income
$53,808
Median Rent
$697
Denison SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
10
Denison, IA Crime Report
65
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
789.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-66.35%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Denison / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 65 | 789.4 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 121.4 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 24.3 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 72.9 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 668.0 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 170.0 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 37 | 449.4 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 48.6 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Denison, IA Cost Of Living
83
Denison's Overall Cost Of Living
Denison's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Denison | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
Denison, IA Photos
Rankings for Denison in Iowa
Map Of Denison, IA
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Population over time in Denison
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,319 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,358 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 8,361 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,326 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 8,383 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,370 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 8,325 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,253 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 8,183 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 8,077 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Denison
| Race | Denison | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.7% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 48.7% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Denison
| Gender | Denison | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Denison for adults over 25
| Education | Denison | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Denison, Iowa
| Income | Denison | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.3% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
