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Allison

Iowa · 1,029 residents · 2.931 sq mi
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Allison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,029
+2%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+2%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9009881K1K1K1990201020202024Allison
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,028
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,941
+27%since 2000
from $16,472 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−2%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allison, Iowa?

Allison, Iowa has about 1,029 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allison, Iowa?

The typical household in Allison, Iowa earns about $34,028 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $444 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 17.7% of people in Allison, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allison, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Allison, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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