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Anamosa

Iowa · 5,901 residents (2025 est.) · 2.524 sq mi
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Anamosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,629
+2%since 2000
from 5,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,230 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,901 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Anamosa
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,650
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,284 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,223
+57%since 2000
from $18,585 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+11%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(4,918)
Black6%(328)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(119)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(1,128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,961)
Black6%(338)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(90)
Asian1.3%(75)
Other2.9%(165)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,536)
Diversity Score
27
+33%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Female
44.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anamosa, Iowa?

Anamosa, Iowa has about 5,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anamosa, Iowa?

The typical household in Anamosa, Iowa earns about $60,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anamosa, Iowa expensive?

In Anamosa, Iowa, the median home is worth about $172,600, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Anamosa, Iowa?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Anamosa, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anamosa, Iowa?

About 18.5% of people in Anamosa, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anamosa, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Anamosa, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 529 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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