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Dysart, Iowa
Dysart, city, in Tama County, Iowa. Dysart had 1,268 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,281 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,519 (±248). GEOID 1923160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,268
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,281 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,519 ±248
Median household income
$67,695
±$9,002 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$158,300
±$12,787 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$766
±$491 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Dysart and what county is it in?
Dysart is a city in Tama County, Iowa. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,024 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dysart, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,268 people lived in Dysart on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,281 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,519 (±248).
| Measure | Dysart | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,519 ±248 | 16,868 | no clear change |
| Households | 613 ±100 | 6,720 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.26 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 654 ±103 | 7,595 | no clear change |
Dysart's population since 2000
From 1,303 in 2000 to 1,268 in 2025: down 2.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dysart as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dysart?
The median resident of Dysart is 39.7 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 3.7%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dysart | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±4.7 | 41.5 | −8.5 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±4.7 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±4.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±4.1 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0% ±3.5 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±3.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±3.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±4.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±2.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5% ±6.1 pts | 20.5% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±4.7 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dysart earn?
Half of Dysart's 613 households earn less than $67,695 a year (±$9,002), against $70,781 in Tama County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 the median was $84,303 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,608 after inflation. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dysart | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,695 ±$9,002 | $70,781 | −$16,608 |
| Mean household income | $80,332 ±$9,330 | $83,931 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,423 ±$3,697 | $34,186 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% ±6.7 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3% ±15.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8% ±8.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±1.2 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5% ±4.3 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dysart?
Owners occupy 80.9% of Dysart's occupied homes and renters 19.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,300 by its owner (±$12,787). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Dysart | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,300 ±$12,787 | $148,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $766 ±$491 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.5% ±25.9 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,362 ±$135 | $1,324 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.9% ±8.4 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.1% ±8.4 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 654 ±103 | 7,595 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±3.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.2% ±8.2 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±4.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 43.6% ±7.3 pts | 38.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dysart building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Dysart in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dysart work and get to work?
82.9% of Dysart's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes.
| Measure | Dysart | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±6.5 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±3.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9% ±5.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8% ±2.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±3.8 pts | 8.7% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±3.0 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dysart?
No census tract lies mostly in Dysart; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2901Tama County | 3,021 | $76,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dysart) · Census block assignment files
How does Dysart compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dysart is the 9,393rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 229th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Dysart ranks 158th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 229th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 151st | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 155th | 279 |
| Median household income | 158th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 195th | 279 |
| Median home value | 161st | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 191st | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 88th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 113th | 279 |
| Median age | 140th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 62nd | 279 |
| Work from home | 101st | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 279 |
Dysart's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Dysart with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dysart?
20 of the 57 figures for Dysart on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dysart are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dysart.