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Blue Grass

Iowa · 1,452 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Blue Grass is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,411. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,452
+24%since 2000
from 1,169 in 2000
1990 – 2025
459 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Grass
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,411
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,751
+24%since 2000
from $20,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$138,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$783
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $853
62.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
17.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
62.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,387)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score9.7%(141)
10
+69%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
92.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Grass, Iowa?

Blue Grass, Iowa has about 1,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Grass, Iowa earns about $62,411 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 $138,400, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Grass, Iowa?

About 14.3% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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