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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Athelstan

Iowa · 37 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Athelstan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $6,725. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 74% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

37
+106%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
285 / sq mi
+106%vs 2000
vs 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.3
−39%vs 2000
vs 67.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
0153146621990201020202024Athelstan
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$6,725
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2000
$17,839
+30%vs 2000
vs $13,737 in 2000
US average: $14,340
56.8%
+25.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2000
$325
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
86.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
13.3% rent
2.2
+135%vs 2000
vs 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2000
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.0%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athelstan, Iowa?

Athelstan, Iowa has about 37 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Athelstan, Iowa?

The typical household in Athelstan, Iowa earns about $6,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Athelstan, Iowa expensive?

In Athelstan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Athelstan, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Athelstan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athelstan, Iowa?

About 56.8% of people in Athelstan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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