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Allerton

Iowa · 429 residents (2025 est.) · 1.187 sq mi
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Allerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,989. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
395
−29%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+28%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:429 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3744385025666301990201020202024Allerton
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,989
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,914
+153%since 2000
from $12,218 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
−3%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+63%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.6%(42)
Diversity Score23.8%(94)
Diversity Score
24
+789%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+49.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allerton, Iowa?

Allerton, Iowa has about 395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allerton, Iowa?

The typical household in Allerton, Iowa earns about $46,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allerton, Iowa expensive?

In Allerton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Allerton, Iowa?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Allerton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allerton, Iowa?

About 12.9% of people in Allerton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allerton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Allerton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 214 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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