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Balltown

Iowa · 68 residents · 0.072 sq mi
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Balltown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−7%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
944 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
−5%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39701021331651990201020202024Balltown
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,292
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,712
−6%since 2000
from $24,241 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.200
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(66)
Black8.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(16)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balltown, Iowa?

Balltown, Iowa has about 68 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Balltown, Iowa?

The typical household in Balltown, Iowa earns about $42,292 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 $129,700.

How educated are people in Balltown, Iowa?

About 6.6% 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 0.0% of people in Balltown, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balltown, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Balltown, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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