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CITY · 2020 ACS

Big Rock

Iowa · 49 residents · 0.33 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 29 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

49
+145%vs 2021
vs 20 in 2021
2020 – 2024
148 / sq mi
+145%vs 2021
vs 61 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
57.8
−8%vs 2021
vs 62.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
21527405320202024Big Rock
20246
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,250
+59%vs 2021
vs $35,300 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+22.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
11.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade52.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance47.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical31.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services15.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$155,000
US average: $265,253
95.7%
+48.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.1% in 2021
4.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2)
Asian2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.5%(8)
16
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.9%
+25.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
68.4%
−31.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.0% in 2021
38.2%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Rock, Iowa?

Big Rock, Iowa has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Big Rock, Iowa expensive?

In Big Rock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $155,000.

How educated are people in Big Rock, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Big Rock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Rock, Iowa?

About 11.8% of people in Big Rock, 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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