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Blockton

Iowa · 125 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Blockton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $26,000. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−35%since 2000
from 192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+37%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151371591812031990201020202024Blockton
2024122
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,586
+92%since 2000
from $15,413 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−24%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(2)
Diversity Score9.5%(12)
Diversity Score
10
+630%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
+193%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blockton, Iowa?

Blockton, Iowa has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blockton, Iowa?

The typical household in Blockton, Iowa earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blockton, Iowa expensive?

In Blockton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $26,000, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Blockton, Iowa?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blockton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blockton, Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Blockton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blockton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blockton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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