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Iowa · 828 residents (2025 est.) · 0.884 sq mi
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Armstrong has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,500. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
−28%since 2000
from 979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+21%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6647808961K1K1990201020202024Armstrong
2024703
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,250
+111%since 2000
from $16,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+1%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(965)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(672)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(17)
Diversity Score10.7%(75)
Diversity Score
11
+595%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armstrong, Iowa?

Armstrong, Iowa has about 703 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Armstrong, Iowa?

The typical household in Armstrong, Iowa earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Armstrong, Iowa expensive?

In Armstrong, Iowa, the median home is worth about $90,500, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Armstrong, Iowa?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Armstrong, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Armstrong, Iowa?

About 5.4% of people in Armstrong, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Armstrong, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Armstrong, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 322 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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