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Badger

Iowa · 610 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Badger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

610
+4%since 1990
from 589 in 1990
1990 – 2025
542 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 524 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+11%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3894495105706301990201020202024Badger
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,573
+62%since 1990
from $9,589 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$238
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
18.5% rent
1.8
+38%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
1
−27%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−18%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Iowa?

Badger, Iowa has about 610 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Badger, Iowa?

The typical household in Badger, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Badger, Iowa expensive?

In Badger, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Badger, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Badger, Iowa?

About 7.8% of people in Badger, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Badger, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Badger, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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