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Allerton

Iowa · 559 residents · 1.187 sq mi
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Allerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,929. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $25,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

559
−8%since 1990
from 609 in 1990
1990 – 2025
471 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 513 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+13%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3744385025666301990201020202024Allerton
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,929
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,218
+71%since 1990
from $7,155 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
17.7% rent
0.9
−23%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(597)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(12)
Diversity Score4.8%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
3
−45%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Allerton, Iowa?

Allerton, Iowa has about 559 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allerton, Iowa?

The typical household in Allerton, Iowa earns about $28,929 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 $25,600, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Allerton, Iowa?

About 7.0% 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 18.5% 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 50 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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