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Burr Oak

Iowa · 166 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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Burr Oak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
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

Total population
166
−9%vs 2011
vs 183 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 265 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+16%vs 2011
vs 33.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
152194236278320201020202024Burr Oak
2024225
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,563 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,253
−7%vs 2011
vs $20,623 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−23%vs 2011
vs 0.428 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade47.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $438 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.9% in 2011
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score17.9%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(12)
Diversity Score
7
−59%vs 2011
vs 18 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+34%vs 2011
vs 15.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.9% in 2011
Female
41.5%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
Foreign born
1.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Oak, Iowa?

Burr Oak, Iowa has about 166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burr Oak, Iowa earns about $43,333 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Iowa?

About 14.0% 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 0.0% of people in Burr Oak, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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