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Albion

Iowa · 448 residents · 0.603 sq mi
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Albion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,500. With a median age of 47.4, 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 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
448
−24%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+31%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3914545175806431990201020202024Albion
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,325
+85%since 2000
from $14,770 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(414)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.3%(24)
Diversity Score23.9%(107)
Diversity Score
24
+472%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.4%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, Iowa?

Albion, Iowa has about 448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albion, Iowa?

The typical household in Albion, Iowa earns about $60,625 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, Iowa?

About 8.3% 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 2.8% 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 128 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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