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Cascade

Iowa · 2,159 residents · 1.922 sq mi
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Cascade has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
2,159
+10%since 2000
from 1,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cascade
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,891
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,368
+22%since 2000
from $18,280 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,943)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,054)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(77)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.9%(19)
Diversity Score12.1%(261)
Diversity Score
12
+1085%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cascade, Iowa?

Cascade, Iowa has about 2,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cascade, Iowa?

The typical household in Cascade, Iowa earns about $57,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cascade, Iowa expensive?

In Cascade, Iowa, the median home is worth about $127,400, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Cascade, Iowa?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cascade, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cascade, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Cascade, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cascade, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cascade, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 351 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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