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Audubon

Iowa · 2,053 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 $42,589. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,053
−14%since 2000
from 2,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
−4%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Audubon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,589
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,283
+45%since 2000
from $20,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,932)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(56)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.2%(148)
Diversity Score22.9%(470)
Diversity Score
23
+1459%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Audubon, Iowa?

Audubon, Iowa has about 2,053 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Audubon, Iowa?

The typical household in Audubon, Iowa earns about $42,589 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 $71,900, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Audubon, Iowa?

About 18.9% 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 14.4% 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 485 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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