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Alvord

Iowa · 206 residents · 0.577 sq mi
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Alvord has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $73,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
206
+10%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1591882172462751990201020202024Alvord
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,417
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,542
+48%since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(181)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(18)
Asian1%(2)
Other7.5%(15)
Diversity Score37.7%(78)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alvord, Iowa?

Alvord, Iowa has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alvord, Iowa?

The typical household in Alvord, Iowa earns about $60,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alvord, Iowa expensive?

In Alvord, Iowa, the median home is worth about $73,300.

How educated are people in Alvord, Iowa?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alvord, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alvord, Iowa?

About 1.0% of people in Alvord, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alvord, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Alvord, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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