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Athelstan

Iowa · 6 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6
−67%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−36%since 2000
from 67.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0153146621990201020202024Athelstan
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+68.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
100.0%
+44.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
Female
0.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athelstan, Iowa?

Athelstan, Iowa has about 6 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 0.0% of people in Athelstan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athelstan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Athelstan, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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