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Boxholm

Iowa · 181 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Boxholm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,800. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−16%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−10%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071542012482951990201020202024Boxholm
2024168
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,880
+29%since 2000
from $18,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing25.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+79%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(169)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+150%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boxholm, Iowa?

Boxholm, Iowa has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boxholm, Iowa?

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

Is Boxholm, Iowa expensive?

In Boxholm, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in Boxholm, Iowa?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boxholm, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boxholm, Iowa?

About 25.0% of people in Boxholm, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boxholm, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Boxholm, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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