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Audubon

Iowa · 2,176 residents · 1.934 sq mi
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Audubon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,600. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $60,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,176
−9%since 2000
from 2,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+2%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Audubon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,795
+18%since 2000
from $20,128 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,358)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,137)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(65)
Diversity Score
3
+103%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Audubon, Iowa?

Audubon, Iowa has about 2,176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Audubon, Iowa?

The typical household in Audubon, Iowa earns about $38,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Audubon, Iowa expensive?

In Audubon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Audubon, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Audubon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Audubon, Iowa?

About 15.5% of people in Audubon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Audubon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Audubon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 362 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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