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Blencoe

Iowa · 233 residents · 0.76 sq mi
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Blencoe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
+1%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
−6%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002222442652871990201020202024Blencoe
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,875
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,666
+122%since 2000
from $13,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$67,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−33%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(217)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(20)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+131%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blencoe, Iowa?

Blencoe, Iowa has about 233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blencoe, Iowa?

The typical household in Blencoe, Iowa earns about $66,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blencoe, Iowa expensive?

In Blencoe, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Blencoe, Iowa?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blencoe, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blencoe, Iowa?

About 1.7% of people in Blencoe, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blencoe, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blencoe, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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