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Burr Oak

Iowa · 171 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 $37,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 38 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

171
−18%since 2019
from 209 in 2019
2010 – 2024
248 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 303 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
44.3
+60%since 2019
from 27.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
152194236278320201020202024Burr Oak
2024225
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,500
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,417 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$20,066
−29%since 2019
from $28,307 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
41.0%
+41.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction31.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$134,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $154,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$825
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $679 in 2019
US average: $1,124
68.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
31.2% rent
3.6
+63%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(10)
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−12%since 2019
from 22.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
83.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
63.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
22.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
46.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
44.0%
+41.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Burr Oak, Iowa?

Burr Oak, Iowa has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burr Oak, Iowa earns about $37,500 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 $134,100, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Iowa?

About 9.4% 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 41.0% 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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