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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blue Grass

Iowa · 1,169 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Blue Grass is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,923. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,169
−4%since 1990
from 1,214 in 1990
1990 – 2025
370 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 384 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+10%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Grass
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,923
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,647 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,811
+60%since 1990
from $12,976 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$532
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
86.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
13.1% rent
1.7
+21%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,197)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score6.8%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,129)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score5.7%(67)
6
−15%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Grass, Iowa?

Blue Grass, Iowa has about 1,169 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blue Grass, Iowa earns about $51,923 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Grass, Iowa?

About 12.5% 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 4.9% of people in Blue Grass, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Grass, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Grass, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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