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Badger

Iowa · 522 residents · 1.125 sq mi
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Badger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,028. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $106,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
522
−14%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+27%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894495105706301990201020202024Badger
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,028
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,039
+112%since 2000
from $15,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(22)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score14.6%(76)
Diversity Score
15
+1090%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Iowa?

Badger, Iowa has about 522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Badger, Iowa?

The typical household in Badger, Iowa earns about $64,028 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 $106,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Iowa?

About 20.2% 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 4.7% of people in Badger, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Badger, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Badger, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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