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Beaman

Iowa · 161 residents · 0.187 sq mi
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Beaman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,929. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
161
−23%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+34%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1041431832222611990201020202024Beaman
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,230
+65%since 2000
from $18,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaman, Iowa?

Beaman, Iowa has about 161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaman, Iowa?

The typical household in Beaman, Iowa earns about $63,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaman, Iowa expensive?

In Beaman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Beaman, Iowa?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beaman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaman, Iowa?

About 3.9% of people in Beaman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaman, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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