Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Donahue, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

390

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%374

Two or More

2.3%9

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%6

Black

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%12

High School Diploma

24.9%68

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%17

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%31

Associate's Degree

30.8%84

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%42

Master's Degree

2.9%8

Professional Degree

0.7%2

Doctorate

0.4%1

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.7%143

Renter-Occupied

5.3%8

Total Units

153

Homeownership

94.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%6

$50K–$100K

5.6%8

$100K–$150K

4.9%7

$150K–$200K

35%50

$200K–$300K

29.4%42

$300K–$500K

21%30

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

6.5%10

2000–2009

3.3%5

1990–1999

4.6%7

1980–1989

10.5%16

1970–1979

26.1%40

1960–1969

21.6%33

1950–1959

2%3

1940–1949

3.3%5

1939 or earlier

22.2%34

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

81.5%123

Utility Gas

8.6%13

Electricity

5.3%8

Other

2%3

Fuel Oil

0.7%1

Wood

0.7%1

Solar

0.7%1

No Fuel

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,063

Mean Household Incomei

$107,844

Per Capita Incomei

$42,350

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

213

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%4

$25K–$30K

5.3%8

$35K–$40K

1.3%2

$40K–$45K

2.6%4

$45K–$50K

3.3%5

$50K–$60K

10.6%16

$60K–$75K

11.9%18

$75K–$100K

7.9%12

$100K–$125K

19.2%29

$125K–$150K

11.9%18

$150K–$200K

17.2%26

$200K+

6%9

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

206

Avg. Commutei

28.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

209

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured