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Arthur

Iowa · 245 residents · 0.147 sq mi
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Arthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 44 residents. 13% 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 $43,200. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

245
−15%since 1990
from 289 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,667 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 1,966 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+13%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1471902332763191990201020202024Arthur
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,833
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,007
+38%since 1990
from $10,186 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.7
+110%since 1990
from 0.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−41%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arthur, Iowa?

Arthur, Iowa has about 245 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arthur, Iowa?

The typical household in Arthur, Iowa earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arthur, Iowa expensive?

In Arthur, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Arthur, Iowa?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arthur, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arthur, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Arthur, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arthur, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Arthur, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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