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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carter Lake

Iowa · 3,200 residents · 1.794 sq mi
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Carter Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,200
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,784 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−16%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Carter Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,381
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,851 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,375
−45%vs 2000
vs $18,758 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$465
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $537 in 2000
US average: $450
84.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
1.5
−17%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,077)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(94)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(272)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(97)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.9%(61)
Diversity Score11.8%(379)
12
+41%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter Lake, Iowa?

Carter Lake, Iowa has about 3,200 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carter Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Carter Lake, Iowa earns about $26,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carter Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Carter Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Carter Lake, Iowa?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carter Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carter Lake, Iowa?

About 10.4% of people in Carter Lake, 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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