Danbury, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Danbury, Iowa had a total population of 283, the 620th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $64,375, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x.
Danbury Quick Facts
How Danbury Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 291 | 283 | -2.7% |
| Median household income | $64,028 | $64,375 | +0.5% |
| Median home value | $75,700 | $85,600 | +13.1% |
How Danbury Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Danbury Rankings in Iowa
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Other Cities in Woodbury County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | 86,101 | $68,906 | 15.3% | $173,600 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | 9.5% | $298,500 |
| Moville | 1,670 | $96,016 | 3.4% | $218,800 |
| Sloan | 1,018 | $68,125 | 14.0% | $205,900 |
| Lawton | 790 | $86,875 | 2.9% | $254,200 |
| Correctionville | 761 | $50,192 | 15.2% | $84,700 |
| Anthon | 514 | $51,250 | 11.9% | $101,400 |
| Salix | 402 | $62,500 | 1.8% | $161,400 |
| Hornick | 340 | $85,938 | 6.0% | $113,300 |
| Bronson | 312 | $86,458 | 4.8% | $168,800 |
Cities Similar to Danbury
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 280 | $64,375 | $192,400 | 18.9% | 3.6% |
| Onslow | 284 | $65,313 | $100,000 | 14.8% | 29.2% |
| Crystal Lake | 283 | $66,875 | $100,300 | 9.4% | 12.7% |
| Maharishi Vedic City | 282 | $66,875 | $325,000 | 79.6% | 10.0% |
| Laurel | 278 | $61,250 | $103,100 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 283, Danbury's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Danbury is a small community located in Iowa, within Woodbury County. The total population is 283. It ranks as the 620th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.
Age Demographics
The median age in Danbury is 49.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Danbury is $64,375. This is 14% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Danbury, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $85,600. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Danbury is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Danbury was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Danbury, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Danbury, Iowa?
Danbury, Iowa has a population of 283 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Danbury, IA?
The median household income in Danbury is $64,375, which is 20% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Danbury, IA?
The poverty rate in Danbury is 11.7%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Danbury, Iowa?
Danbury's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Danbury, IA?
The median home value in Danbury is $85,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.
How educated is Danbury, Iowa?
17.8% of adults (25+) in Danbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.