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Aurelia

Iowa · 968 residents · 1.014 sq mi
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Aurelia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,318. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
−9%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+1%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8469571K1K1K1990201020202024Aurelia
2024991
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,318
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,660
+99%since 2000
from $17,417 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,049)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(869)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(64)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(157)
Diversity Score
16
+478%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurelia, Iowa?

Aurelia, Iowa has about 968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurelia, Iowa?

The typical household in Aurelia, Iowa earns about $59,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurelia, Iowa expensive?

In Aurelia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Aurelia, Iowa?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Aurelia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurelia, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Aurelia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurelia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurelia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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