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Blanchard

Iowa · 29 residents · 0.201 sq mi
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Blanchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $52,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29
−52%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+61%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12304866841990201020202024Blanchard
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,700
+88%since 2000
from $15,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+294%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(3)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.2%
−49.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−65.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.0%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
24.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
56.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchard, Iowa?

Blanchard, Iowa has about 29 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Iowa?

The typical household in Blanchard, Iowa earns about $40,417 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 $52,500.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 49 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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