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Allison

Iowa · 1,006 residents · 2.931 sq mi
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Allison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,338. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $54,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,006
−2%since 1990
from 1,026 in 1990
1990 – 2025
343 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 350 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.7
+6%since 1990
from 43.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9009881K1K1K1990201020202024Allison
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,338
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,218 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,472
+58%since 1990
from $10,453 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
19.1% rent
1.6
+14%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+17.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−34%since 1990
from 24.4 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 Allison, Iowa?

Allison, Iowa has about 1,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allison, Iowa?

The typical household in Allison, Iowa earns about $34,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allison, Iowa expensive?

In Allison, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Allison, Iowa?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Allison, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allison, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Allison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allison, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Allison, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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