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Anita

Iowa · 1,049 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 $28,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $46,400. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,049
−2%since 1990
from 1,075 in 1990
1990 – 2025
591 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 606 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+11%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8399331K1K1K1990201020202024Anita
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,984
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,913 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,672
+59%since 1990
from $9,883 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$264
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.6
+47%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
1
+209%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anita, Iowa?

The typical household in Anita, Iowa earns about $28,984 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 $46,400, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Anita, Iowa?

About 9.3% 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 8.1% of people in Anita, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anita, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Anita, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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