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Ackworth

Iowa · 115 residents · 0.55 sq mi
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Population has grown 35% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $275,000. The poverty rate of 51.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 205%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
+35%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14811492162841990201020202024Ackworth
202475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,340
+28%since 2000
from $17,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.4%
+44.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services19%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+205%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
9.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other42.5%(49)
Diversity Score55.8%(64)
Diversity Score
56
+1820%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
43.1%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
67.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ackworth, Iowa?

Ackworth, Iowa has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ackworth, Iowa expensive?

In Ackworth, Iowa, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Ackworth, Iowa?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ackworth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ackworth, Iowa?

About 51.4% of people in Ackworth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ackworth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ackworth, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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