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Ainsworth

Iowa · 567 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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Ainsworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
+8%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4185176167158141990201020202024Ainsworth
2024633
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,045
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,620
+32%since 2000
from $15,627 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(438)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(9)
Diversity Score45.5%(258)
Diversity Score
45
+38%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ainsworth, Iowa?

Ainsworth, Iowa has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ainsworth, Iowa?

The typical household in Ainsworth, Iowa earns about $57,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ainsworth, Iowa expensive?

In Ainsworth, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Ainsworth, Iowa?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ainsworth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ainsworth, Iowa?

About 14.1% of people in Ainsworth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ainsworth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ainsworth, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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