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Anita

Iowa · 972 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 $37,132. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,900. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
−7%since 2000
from 1,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8399331K1K1K1990201020202024Anita
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,132
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,984 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,795
+45%since 2000
from $15,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(962)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
Diversity Score
2
+59%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anita, Iowa?

Anita, Iowa has about 972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anita, Iowa?

The typical household in Anita, Iowa earns about $37,132 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Anita, Iowa?

About 11.5% 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 10.4% 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 103 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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