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Atalissa

Iowa · 283 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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Atalissa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 70 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

283
−20%since 1990
from 353 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,036 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 2,540 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−10%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2312963624274921990201020202024Atalissa
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,269
+52%since 1990
from $13,292 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
17.7% rent
1.8
+29%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
4
−14%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−54%since 1990
from 29.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atalissa, Iowa?

Atalissa, Iowa has about 283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atalissa, Iowa?

The typical household in Atalissa, Iowa earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atalissa, Iowa expensive?

In Atalissa, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Atalissa, Iowa?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Atalissa, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atalissa, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in Atalissa, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atalissa, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Atalissa, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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