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Bagley

Iowa · 303 residents · 0.313 sq mi
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Bagley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,200. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−14%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982583193794391990201020202024Bagley
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,500
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,603
+13%since 2000
from $13,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+68%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(330)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(22)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6.1%(18)
Diversity Score29.6%(90)
Diversity Score
30
+102%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bagley, Iowa?

Bagley, Iowa has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bagley, Iowa?

The typical household in Bagley, Iowa earns about $17,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bagley, Iowa expensive?

In Bagley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Bagley, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bagley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bagley, Iowa?

About 35.6% of people in Bagley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bagley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Bagley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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