Denison

City in Crawford County, Iowa

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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.

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, IA population

Denison had 8,373 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,373
Density1,280 per sq mi (494 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Denison at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyCrawford County
TypeCity
Population8,373 (2020)
Land area6.54 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Coordinates42.0159° N, 95.3524° W
ZIP code51442
Official websitedenisonia.com
Census code (GEOID)1919945

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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