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Aplington

Iowa · 1,054 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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Aplington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,440. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,054
+2%since 1990
from 1,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,434 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,407 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.7
+3%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8509371K1K1K1990201020202024Aplington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,440
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,527
+57%since 1990
from $11,133 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.9%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$281
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,034)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,047)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aplington, Iowa?

Aplington, Iowa has about 1,054 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aplington, Iowa?

The typical household in Aplington, Iowa earns about $32,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aplington, Iowa expensive?

In Aplington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Aplington, Iowa?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aplington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aplington, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Aplington, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aplington, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Aplington, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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