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Beacon

Iowa · 494 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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The short version

Beacon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,906. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $49,300. Households here earn about 51% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
494
−5%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3624375135896641990201020202024Beacon
2024425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,906
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,255
+8%since 2000
from $16,972 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−52.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+65%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(498)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(480)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+226%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% 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
5.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon, Iowa?

Beacon, Iowa has about 494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beacon, Iowa?

The typical household in Beacon, Iowa earns about $23,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beacon, Iowa expensive?

In Beacon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beacon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beacon, Iowa?

About 17.2% of people in Beacon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beacon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Beacon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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