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Dubuque, IA

Dubuque CountyElev. 188 m
Population
59,271
Median home
$193,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
19
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Dubuque

Dubuque is a city in Iowa with about 59,271 residents. Dubuque sits in Dubuque County. The median age is 38.3 and the median household income is $64,985. Homes carry a median value of $193,100, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.4%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,271
Median age
38.3
Median household income
$64,985
Per-capita income
$37,529
Poverty rate
12.2%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
14.8 min
Work from home
10.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black4.2%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.1%
Sales & office21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving19.2%
Service18.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$193,100
Median gross rent
$943/mo
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Median year built
1962
Households
25,818
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Dubuque has 19 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading58%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dubuque Online SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Dubuque Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hempstead High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
George Washington Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Audubon Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Bryant Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Carver Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hoover Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Irving Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
John Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% above national
Dubuque446
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 69% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% below national
Dubuque1,640
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dubuque Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dubuque.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Dubuque County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dubuque is in Dubuque County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dubuque sits in Dubuque County. Elevation ~188 m.

Population trend
62K34K59,27118932024
Map of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
Where Dubuque is
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Historic places

51 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Dubuque County JailWILLIAM M. BLACK (dredge)Dubuque, Julien, MonumentGarland HouseOld Chapel HallAndrew-Ryan HouseDubuque Freight HouseGerman Bank
Notable people from Dubuque
Kate MulgrewMargaret LindsaySabin CarrDavid DrakeKayla BanwarthDonald Ryder DickeyRod BlumFrank KeenanLouie PsihoyosDavid Rabe
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Nearby cities
Clinton (51 mi)Marion (55 mi)Cedar Rapids (62 mi)Davenport (65 mi)Bettendorf (65 mi)North Liberty (70 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dubuque, IA (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dubuque, Iowa.

Ryan Eugene Hill, 46
Dubuque · 50021
AKA E Hill
David Adam Murray, 59
Dubuque · Dubuque County · 52001
AKA George C Allen, Dave Murray
Matthew Johnson, 49
Dubuque
Jason Levi Hallock, 52
Dubuque · Dubuque County · 52001
AKA Jeffrey William Hallock, Jason L Hallock
Michael Mark Hillery, 59
Dubuque · Dubuque County · 52001
AKA Mike M Hillary, Michael M Hillery

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dubuque — frequently asked

What is the population of Dubuque, Iowa?
Dubuque has a population of about 59,271, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dubuque?
The median home value in Dubuque is $193,100, and the median gross rent is $943/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dubuque safe? What is the crime rate?
Dubuque Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 446 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dubuque face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dubuque County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Dubuque?
Dubuque has 19 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dubuque?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Dubuque. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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