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Arthur

Iowa · 222 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 $45,156. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−9%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−6%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1471902332763191990201020202024Arthur
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,156
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,729
+105%since 2000
from $14,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(14)
Diversity Score19.3%(43)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthur, Iowa?

Arthur, Iowa has about 222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arthur, Iowa?

The typical household in Arthur, Iowa earns about $45,156 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 $47,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Arthur, Iowa?

About 12.4% 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 10.0% 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 67 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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