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Anthon

Iowa · 649 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 $26,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% 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 $45,900. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

649
+2%since 1990
from 636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
921 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 902 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+8%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4645366086807521990201020202024Anthon
2024514
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,364
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,827 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,228
+89%since 1990
from $10,183 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
15.5% rent
1.7
+15%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 649 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anthon, Iowa?

The typical household in Anthon, Iowa earns about $26,364 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 $45,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Anthon, Iowa?

About 13.8% 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 6.9% of people in Anthon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anthon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Anthon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 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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