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Alleman

Iowa · 423 residents · 2.937 sq mi
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Alleman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
423
−4%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+22%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3344124915696471990201020202024Alleman
2024429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,117
+120%since 2000
from $20,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
3.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(410)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score8%(34)
Diversity Score
8
+370%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alleman, Iowa?

Alleman, Iowa has about 423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alleman, Iowa?

The typical household in Alleman, Iowa earns about $111,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alleman, Iowa expensive?

In Alleman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $212,200.

How educated are people in Alleman, Iowa?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alleman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alleman, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Alleman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alleman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Alleman, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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