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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carter Lake

Iowa · 3,248 residents · 1.794 sq mi
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Carter Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,851. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,248
+2%since 1990
from 3,200 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,810 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,784 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+19%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Carter Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,851
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,381 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,758
+81%since 1990
from $10,375 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$537
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $465 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
13.3% rent
1.7
+20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(97)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score11.8%(379)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,077)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(94)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score8.4%(272)
8
−29%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carter Lake, Iowa?

Carter Lake, Iowa has about 3,248 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carter Lake, Iowa earns about $37,851 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Carter Lake, Iowa?

About 8.6% 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 7.1% of people in Carter Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carter Lake, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Carter Lake, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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