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Allison

Iowa · 966 residents · 2.931 sq mi
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Allison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,382. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
966
−4%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−1%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9009881K1K1K1990201020202024Allison
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,382
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,510
+67%since 2000
from $16,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(936)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score6.1%(59)
Diversity Score
6
+712%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allison, Iowa?

Allison, Iowa has about 966 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allison, Iowa?

The typical household in Allison, Iowa earns about $53,382 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Allison, Iowa?

About 13.3% 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 14.0% 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 60 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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