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Doon, Iowa, in Lyon county, is 30 miles SE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 140 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 533.
In Doon, about 76% of adults are married. Doon is considered a city for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, Doon is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Doon had a median family income of $39,773. An unusual characteristic of Doon is the share of people in it who work at home.
About 85% of housing units in Doon are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Doon are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Doon, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Doon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Age of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size |  |  |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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