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Blakesburg

Iowa · 263 residents (2025 est.) · 0.271 sq mi
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Blakesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−17%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2052512973433891990201020202024Blakesburg
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,588
+141%since 2000
from $13,962 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+40%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(41)
Diversity Score28.7%(89)
Diversity Score
29
+973%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blakesburg, Iowa?

Blakesburg, Iowa has about 310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blakesburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Blakesburg, Iowa earns about $51,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blakesburg, Iowa expensive?

In Blakesburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Blakesburg, Iowa?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blakesburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blakesburg, Iowa?

About 21.8% of people in Blakesburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blakesburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blakesburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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