Dike, Iowa

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Dike is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 944 at the 2000 census. Dike was founded by Chester T. Dike.

[edit] Geography

Dike is located at 42°27′53″N, 92°37′40″W (42.464706, -92.627688)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 944 people, 379 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 280.4/km² (723.5/mi²). There were 393 housing units at an average density of 116.7/km² (301.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.62% White, 1.21% African American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 379 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,750, and the median income for a family was $55,518. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $28,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,532. About 2.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Popular hangouts include the Kwik Star gas station, Bully's Bar, and the local gentalmen's club.

Watermelon days are held yearly, usually in August right before school starts.