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Burr Oak

Iowa · 225 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Burr Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $142,500. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

225
−4%since 2023
from 234 in 2023
2010 – 2024
326 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 339 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.3
−2%since 2023
from 33.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
152194236278320201020202024Burr Oak
2024225
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,017
+3%since 2023
from $23,359 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
44.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.373
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.372 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$142,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,208
US average: $1,442
53.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
46.6% rent
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
29.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
58.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.5
+22%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.1%(25)
Diversity Score24.7%(56)
25
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−11%since 2023
from 26.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
63.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
36.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
31.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Burr Oak, Iowa?

Burr Oak, Iowa has about 225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burr Oak, Iowa?

The typical household in Burr Oak, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burr Oak, Iowa expensive?

In Burr Oak, Iowa, the median home is worth about $142,500, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Iowa?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Burr Oak, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burr Oak, Iowa?

About 44.0% of people in Burr Oak, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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