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Iowa · 620 residents · 0.566 sq mi
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Agency has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
620
Unchangedsince 2000
from 622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+10%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4064945826697571990201020202024Agency
2024435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,143
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,912 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,217
+67%since 2000
from $16,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(613)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(571)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(38)
Diversity Score25%(155)
Diversity Score
25
+598%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agency, Iowa?

Agency, Iowa has about 620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Agency, Iowa?

The typical household in Agency, Iowa earns about $52,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Agency, Iowa expensive?

In Agency, Iowa, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Agency, Iowa?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Agency, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Agency, Iowa?

About 11.0% of people in Agency, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Agency, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Agency, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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