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Beaverdale

Iowa · 910 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Beaverdale is a city of 910 people in Iowa. The median age is 48.1, about 9 years above the US median. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 27.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

910
+1%since 2023
from 905 in 2023
2010 – 2024
288 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 287 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.1
−5%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.16 sq mi
Population, 20102024
6428581K1K2K201020202024Beaverdale
2024910
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.4%(113)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(28)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(74)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(78)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.3%(48)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(95)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(126)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(126)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.3%(130)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.6%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,357
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$31,002
−23%since 2023
from $40,443 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
27.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.422
−10%since 2023
from 0.467 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$170,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $171,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
87.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
12.3% rent
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.49 people
+3%since 2023
from 2.41 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
77.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+15%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
11
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(856)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other4.9%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(50)
13
+1%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German26.8%(244)
Irish15.5%(141)
Swedish6.6%(60)
English6.3%(57)
Russian3.8%(35)
American3.3%(30)
Scottish1.9%(17)
Dutch1.8%(16)
British1.1%(10)
Polish0.8%(7)
French0.5%(5)
Danish0.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

21.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+42%since 2023
from 10.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
95.8%
US average: 74.6%
17.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
55.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.2%
US average: 95.5%
97.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.4%(40)
Married81.3%(226)
Widowed4.3%(12)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married30.7%(128)
Married58.8%(245)
Widowed8.6%(36)
Divorced1.9%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
53.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.8%
US average: 13.8%
22.5%
US average: 18.4%
31.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.9%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.3%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War51.7%(31)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II5%(3)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 60 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaverdale, Iowa?

Beaverdale, Iowa has about 910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaverdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Beaverdale, Iowa earns about $57,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaverdale, Iowa expensive?

In Beaverdale, Iowa, the median home is worth about $170,900.

How educated are people in Beaverdale, Iowa?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beaverdale, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaverdale, Iowa?

About 27.1% of people in Beaverdale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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