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Aredale

Iowa · 62 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 $25,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $54,200. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−30%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+30%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38526680941990201020202024Aredale
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,081
+74%since 2000
from $15,579 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+275%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(5)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aredale, Iowa?

Aredale, Iowa has about 62 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aredale, Iowa?

The typical household in Aredale, Iowa earns about $25,000 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 $54,200.

How educated are people in Aredale, Iowa?

About 7.0% 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 14.6% of people in Aredale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aredale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Aredale, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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