Denison
City in Crawford County, Iowa

Denison is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, with 8,373 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,283 ft (391 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deloit, 5.9 miles N.
- 8,373residents (2020 Census)
- 1,283 ftelevation · 391 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 1,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 51442ZIP code
About Denison
Denison is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River, and located in both Denison Township and East Boyer Township. The population was 8,373 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County.
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Living in Denison
- Median household income
- $65,684
- Median home value
- $150,200
- Median rent
- $731/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Denison had 8,373 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,373 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,280 per sq mi (494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Denison at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,373 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.54 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0159° N, 95.3524° W |
| ZIP code | 51442 |
| Official website | denisonia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1919945 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Denison
- Deloit5.9 mi N
- Buck Grove7.1 mi S
- Arion7.4 mi SW
- Vail8.4 mi E
- Dow City9.5 mi SW
- Manilla10.5 mi SE
- Schleswig10.9 mi NW
- Kiron12.4 mi N
- Charter Oak12.7 mi W
- Defiance13.2 mi S
- Aspinwall13.3 mi SE
- Westside13.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Denison
What county is Denison in?
Denison is in Crawford County, Iowa.
What is the population of Denison, IA?
8,373 people lived in Denison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Denison, IA?
The ZIP code of Denison is 51442.
What is the elevation of Denison?
1,283 feet (391 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Denison?
Deloit (5.9 mi), Buck Grove (7.1 mi), Arion (7.4 mi), Vail (8.4 mi), Dow City (9.5 mi).
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