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Dow City, IA Population by Age

The median age in Dow City, IA is 39.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.81% were under the age of 15, 21.68% aged 15 to 29, 46.68% aged 30 to 64, 13.72% aged 65 to 84, and 1.11% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Dow City, IA population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dow City's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 8 1.77%
5 to 9 years 58 12.83%
10 to 14 years 10 2.21%
15 to 19 years 20 4.42%
20 to 24 years 52 11.5%
25 to 29 years 26 5.75%
30 to 34 years 24 5.31%
35 to 39 years 30 6.64%
40 to 44 years 15 3.32%
45 to 49 years 48 10.62%
50 to 54 years 39 8.63%
55 to 59 years 30 6.64%
60 to 64 years 25 5.53%
65 to 69 years 33 7.3%
70 to 74 years 11 2.43%
75 to 79 years 12 2.65%
80 to 84 years 6 1.33%
85 years and over 5 1.11%
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Dow City, IA population by age group

Key stats
148
Population under 25 years
95
Population aged 25-44
142
Population aged 45-64
67
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Dow City's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Dow City, IA population by age group. The largest age group was 5-9 years with a poulation of 58 (12.83% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dow City, IA was for the group of age 5-9 years with a population of 58 (12.83%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dow City, IA was the 85+ years with a population of 5 (1.11%).

Dow City, IA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dow City, IA's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Dow City's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Dow City, IA population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 292 (64.60% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 93 20.58%
18 to 64 years 292 64.6%
85 years and over 67 14.82%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dow City's population under 18 was 20.58%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Dow City's working population (between 18 and 64) was 64.60%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Dow City's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.82% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Dow City, IA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dow City, IA is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Dow City's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dow City, IA, is 24.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dow City, IA, is 21.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dow City, IA is 46.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dow City, IA is 4.6.
The graph shows Dow City's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Dow City, IA population pyramid i.e. Dow City population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Dow City, IA's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 1 7 8
5 to 9 years 30 28 58
10 to 14 years 9 1 10
15 to 19 years 17 3 20
20 to 24 years 27 25 52
25 to 29 years 18 8 26
30 to 34 years 13 11 24
35 to 39 years 20 10 30
40 to 44 years 3 12 15
45 to 49 years 27 21 48
50 to 54 years 26 13 39
55 to 59 years 21 9 30
60 to 64 years 11 14 25
65 to 69 years 10 23 33
70 to 74 years 5 6 11
75 to 79 years 7 5 12
80 to 84 years 6 0 6
85 years and over 3 2 5
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Things to know

What is the population of Dow City, IA under 18?

Dow City's population under the age of 18 is 93, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.58% of the total resident population of Dow City, IA.

What is the aging population in Dow City, IA?

Dow City's population aged 65 years and above was 67. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 14.82% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Dow City, IA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Dow City age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dow City population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dow City. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dow City by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dow City.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dow City, IA was for the group of age 5-9 years with a population of 58 (12.83%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dow City, IA was the 85+ years with a population of 5 (1.11%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dow City population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dow City is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dow City total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dow City Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dow City, IA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dow City - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dow City population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dow City. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Dow City population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dow City population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Dow City is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dow City is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dow City Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dow City, IA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dow City, IA population pyramid, which represents the Dow City population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dow City, IA, is 24.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dow City, IA, is 21.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dow City, IA is 46.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dow City, IA is 4.6.

Dow City population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dow City population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Dow City for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Dow City for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Dow City for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dow City Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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