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Albia

Iowa · 3,870 residents · 3.252 sq mi
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Albia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,500. With a median age of 39.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,870
+4%vs 2000
vs 3,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,190 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Albia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,648
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,728 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,754
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,843 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.2%
+9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $410 in 2000
US average: $450
69.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
1.5
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,608)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(31)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(164)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,788)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(27)
Other1%(38)
Diversity Score5.2%(202)
5
+18%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Albia, Iowa?

Albia, Iowa has about 3,870 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Albia, Iowa?

The typical household in Albia, Iowa earns about $18,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albia, Iowa expensive?

In Albia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Albia, Iowa?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Albia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albia, Iowa?

About 18.2% of people in Albia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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