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Beaverdale

Iowa · 910 residents · 3.156 sq mi
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Beaverdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $170,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
910
+1%since 2023
from 905 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
288 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 287 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
−5%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6428581K1K2K201020202024Beaverdale
2024910
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,357
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$170,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $171,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+15%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(856)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other4.9%(44)
Diversity Score12.9%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(50)
Diversity Score13%(118)
Diversity Score
13
+1%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+42%since 2023
from 10.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
55.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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