Dickinson County

Population

Total Population

19,254

Population
Growth Rate

0.82%

Median Age

49

Diversity Index

16.600

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing & Income

Households

8,841

Total Housing Units

15,289

Owner Occupied

6,875

Renter Occupied

1,966

Vacant

6,448

Median Home Value

$358,516

Average Home Value

$494,323

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

3.14%

Income Projection

Median Household

$79,369 $92,360

Average Household

$106,553 $123,232

Per Capita

$49,194 $57,419

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Workforce

Total Businesses

1,166

Total Employed

11,474

Workers 16+

9,233

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

171

Employed

2,080

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

123

Employed

2,022

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

Businesses

83

Employed

1,257

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

37

Employed

1,237

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

98

Employed

1,154

2026 Accommodation Businesses

Businesses

40

Employed

765

Some
High School

369

Graduated
High School

3,611

Associates
Degree

2,219

Bachelor's
Degree

3,376

Graduate
Degree

1,291

Average Commute Time

17 min.

Resident Commuters

7,516

Non-Resident Commuters

1,359

Drive Alone

7,174

Carpooled

741

Public

0

Work At Home

965

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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MWI Components
US Senate
Midwest Mechanical
GOMACO
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects
Doll Distributing

Thoughts on the Corridor

"Our experience with the Corridor has been one of genuine partnership. The team demonstrates true interest in community growth by asking questions to provoke thought..."

— Philip Ramstack, MWI Components

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor serves as an incredible conduit between business, economic development, and government. Their tireless advocacy of their region and member communities (and their diverse needs) helps to keep the Lakes region at the forefront and top-of-mind in my work."

— Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director, US Senate

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has always been the go-to place to find ways of helping current business and future business. There isn’t much they will not do to help, including showing property or finding housing for new employees that come to work in the area. The staff at the Corridor is top notch and very caring."

— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Mayor of Spencer

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor has been a valuable resource as we have gone from a startup company to now becoming an established local business, their entire team is very knowledgeable and great to work with."

—Jim Smith, GOMACO

Thoughts on the Corridor

"This is a great homebase in Northwest Iowa with the ability to reach a number of communities. The community is positive about growth and values quality spaces. This is a great place to raise a family and be a part of a community that cares about people."

—Adam Van Gorp, CMBA Architects

Thoughts on the Corridor

"After our initial (BRE) meeting, Joanne and I started discussing challenges that we were facing and warehouse space was at the top of our issues. She asked me if we had interest in taking a look at the Daily Reporter building as they were wanting to possibly downsize their location. Jo did all of the leg work in arranging a meeting between Doll’s and the Daily Reporter. She even was present the day that we looked at the facility. Basically, without Jo, we could of possibly never been told that a solution to our warehouse needs was 4 blocks away! Jo checked in several times throughout the process and was always asking if there was anything else she could help with. We are very happy with our purchase and the growth opportunities that this additional space will provide us. We can’t thank you enough!"

—Jason Halverson, Doll Distributing