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Blanchard

Iowa · 29 residents (2025 est.) · 0.201 sq mi
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Blanchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $60,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 163%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−46%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+53%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12304866841990201020202024Blanchard
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,482
+212%since 2000
from $15,226 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
+51%since 2010
from 0.242 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.1
+224%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% 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
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−45.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
39.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
51.5%
+51.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Blanchard, Iowa?

Blanchard, Iowa has about 33 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Iowa?

The typical household in Blanchard, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanchard, Iowa expensive?

In Blanchard, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,000.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Iowa?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blanchard, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanchard, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Blanchard, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanchard, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanchard, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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