Dows, Iowa
Dows: Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
About
Dows is a city located in the county of Wright in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 538 and a population density of 261 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 498 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Dows
| Population : | 498 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Wright County |
| Postal code : | 50071 |
| Area : | 2.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,152 feet / 351 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:05:54 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 242 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dows is located at 42°39'24"N 93°30'4"W (42.6566400, -93.5010400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dows decreased by 8.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 538 | - | census |
| 2011 | 534 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 533 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 530 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 524 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 520 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 517 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 515 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 510 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 504 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 498 | -1.2% | estimation process |
Dows zip code is 50071.
County name: Wright, County
fips: 19197
Daus, Dous, daw aywwa, dws, Даус, Доус, داو، آیووا, دوس
Schools in Dows
College & universities near Dows, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153296 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls (IA) | 50126 |
Other cities in Wright County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wright County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove | 3,367 | City in Wright County, Iowa, United States |
| Clarion | 2,678 | City in Iowa |
| Belmond | 2,235 | City in Wright County, Iowa, United States |
| Goldfield | 583 | City in Iowa |
| Rowan | 160 | American city in Iowa |
| Woolstock | 159 | Township in Wright County, Iowa |
| Galt | 30 | Human settlement in Wright County, Iowa, United States of America |
