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Atalissa

Iowa · 311 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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Atalissa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
+10%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,237 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2312963624274921990201020202024Atalissa
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,282
−20%since 2000
from $20,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(23)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(57)
Diversity Score
18
+417%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atalissa, Iowa?

Atalissa, Iowa has about 311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atalissa, Iowa?

The typical household in Atalissa, Iowa earns about $44,375 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Atalissa, Iowa?

About 2.2% 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 35.3% 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 42 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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