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Carpenter

Iowa · 109 residents · 0.351 sq mi
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Carpenter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. 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 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
109
−16%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 370 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+32%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2352821111401990201020202024Carpenter
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,647
+180%since 2000
from $14,864 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical24.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+2%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(107)
Black1.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
Female
20.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carpenter, Iowa?

Carpenter, Iowa has about 109 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carpenter, Iowa?

The typical household in Carpenter, Iowa earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carpenter, Iowa expensive?

In Carpenter, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,000.

How educated are people in Carpenter, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carpenter, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carpenter, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Carpenter, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carpenter, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Carpenter, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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