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Blue Grass

Iowa · 1,703 residents (2025 est.) · 3.16 sq mi
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Blue Grass is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,981. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,972
+69%since 2000
from 1,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+31%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,703 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Grass
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,981
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,923 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,149
+141%since 2000
from $20,811 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+25%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,129)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,673)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(199)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.7%(93)
Diversity Score33.5%(660)
Diversity Score
33
+485%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+108%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Grass, Iowa?

Blue Grass, Iowa has about 1,972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Grass, Iowa?

The typical household in Blue Grass, Iowa earns about $92,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Grass, Iowa expensive?

In Blue Grass, Iowa, the median home is worth about $222,500, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Grass, Iowa?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Grass, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Grass, Iowa?

About 6.4% of people in Blue Grass, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Grass, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Grass, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 758 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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