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Balltown

Iowa · 61 residents · 0.072 sq mi
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Balltown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,000. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−16%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 49.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
39701021331651990201020202024Balltown
202472
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.9%(3)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 191.6%(1)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2419.7%(12)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 348.2%(5)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 444.9%(3)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5419.7%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6418%(11)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.8%(6)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 849.8%(6)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.3%(2)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,625 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,438
−45%vs 2000
vs $24,241 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.5%
+11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$175
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.7% in 2000
10.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Balltown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(66)
Black8.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.3%(6)
Ancestry
German41.7%(30)
Norwegian30.6%(22)
American5.6%(4)
Irish4.2%(3)
English1.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.0%
−40.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No data for the years selected.

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married95%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5%(1)
Women 15+
Never married3.2%(1)
Married80.6%(25)
Widowed6.5%(2)
Divorced9.7%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balltown, Iowa?

Balltown, Iowa has about 61 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Balltown, Iowa?

The typical household in Balltown, Iowa earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Balltown, Iowa expensive?

In Balltown, Iowa, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.

How educated are people in Balltown, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Balltown, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balltown, Iowa?

About 11.5% of people in Balltown, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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