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Allerton

Iowa · 430 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 $38,102. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 11% 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 $52,800. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
−23%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3744385025666301990201020202024Allerton
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,102
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,073
+56%since 2000
from $12,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+57%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other12.1%(52)
Diversity Score26.9%(116)
Diversity Score
27
+905%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allerton, Iowa?

Allerton, Iowa has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allerton, Iowa?

The typical household in Allerton, Iowa earns about $38,102 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 $52,800, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Allerton, Iowa?

About 10.7% 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 26.9% 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 179 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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