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Aredale

Iowa · 74 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Aredale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,583. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
74
−17%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38526680941990201020202024Aredale
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,583
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,457
+12%since 2000
from $15,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
22.9%
−66.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
+65%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aredale, Iowa?

Aredale, Iowa has about 74 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aredale, Iowa?

The typical household in Aredale, Iowa earns about $24,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aredale, Iowa expensive?

In Aredale, Iowa, the median home is worth about $23,500.

How educated are people in Aredale, Iowa?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Aredale, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aredale, Iowa?

About 11.7% of people in Aredale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aredale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Aredale, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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