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Anthon

Iowa · 636 residents · 0.705 sq mi
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Anthon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $25,500. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

636
−2%vs 2000
vs 649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
902 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4645366086807521990201020202024Anthon
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,827
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,364 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,183
−47%vs 2000
vs $19,228 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
+11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$214
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
74.6%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.5% in 2000
25.4% rent
1.5
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(637)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(27)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(636)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Anthon, Iowa?

Anthon, Iowa has about 636 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Anthon, Iowa?

The typical household in Anthon, Iowa earns about $16,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anthon, Iowa expensive?

In Anthon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $25,500, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Anthon, Iowa?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Anthon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anthon, Iowa?

About 18.3% of people in Anthon, 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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