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Albion

Iowa · 505 residents · 0.603 sq mi
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Albion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,500. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
505
−15%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3914545175806431990201020202024Albion
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,756
+27%since 2000
from $14,770 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(580)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(485)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(25)
Diversity Score
5
+19%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, Iowa?

Albion, Iowa has about 505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albion, Iowa?

The typical household in Albion, Iowa earns about $40,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albion, Iowa expensive?

In Albion, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Albion, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albion, Iowa?

About 11.7% of people in Albion, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albion, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Albion, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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