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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Anita

Iowa · 1,075 residents · 1.775 sq mi
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Anita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,800. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,075
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
606 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8399331K1K1K1990201020202024Anita
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,913
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,984 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,883
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,672 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.0%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$232
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $264 in 2000
US average: $450
76.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
23.6% rent
1.1
−32%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
0
−68%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−13.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Anita, Iowa?

Anita, Iowa has about 1,075 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Anita, Iowa?

The typical household in Anita, Iowa earns about $20,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anita, Iowa expensive?

In Anita, Iowa, the median home is worth about $22,800, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Anita, Iowa?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Anita, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anita, Iowa?

About 15.0% of people in Anita, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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