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Asbury

Iowa · 6,035 residents (2025 est.) · 3.178 sq mi
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The short version

Asbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,957. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,539 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,989
+144%since 2000
from 2,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,885 / sq mi
+60%since 2009
from 1,176 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,035 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Asbury
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(482)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.3%(616)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(356)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(474)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(235)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.6%(396)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.7%(1,117)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(794)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.6%(632)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(537)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(271)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(79)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,957
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,292
+148%since 2000
from $21,447 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+15%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,403)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,498)
Black2.6%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian4.5%(268)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score
19
+237%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(26)
Colombian0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.2%(190)
Filipino0.9%(55)
Bangladeshi0.2%(12)
Chinese0.2%(11)
Ancestry
German46.8%(2,800)
Irish25.4%(1,523)
English14.4%(864)
American2.2%(133)
Polish2%(122)
French1.9%(111)
Norwegian1.6%(95)
Ghanaian1.1%(68)
Swiss0.9%(55)
Dutch0.8%(50)
Romanian0.7%(41)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.4%(21)
Finnish0.3%(19)
Danish0.3%(16)
Latvian0.3%(16)
Czech0.2%(14)
Swedish0.2%(11)
Greek0.1%(7)
Russian0.1%(7)
Belgian0.1%(5)
Lithuanian0.1%(5)
Arab0.1%(4)
Lebanese0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+75%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(531)
Married71.1%(1,578)
Widowed0.5%(11)
Divorced4.4%(98)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(410)
Married68.9%(1,596)
Widowed6.9%(159)
Divorced6.6%(152)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asbury, Iowa?

Asbury, Iowa has about 5,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asbury, Iowa?

The typical household in Asbury, Iowa earns about $124,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asbury, Iowa expensive?

In Asbury, Iowa, the median home is worth about $339,000, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Asbury, Iowa?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Asbury, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asbury, Iowa?

About 3.2% of people in Asbury, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asbury, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Asbury, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,976 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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