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Iowa · 386 residents (2025 est.) · 0.739 sq mi
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Casey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,600. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−20%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:386 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3513884254624991990201020202024Casey
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,892
+84%since 2000
from $15,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+36%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(38)
Diversity Score41.9%(160)
Diversity Score
42
+529%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casey, Iowa?

Casey, Iowa has about 381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casey, Iowa?

The typical household in Casey, Iowa earns about $58,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casey, Iowa expensive?

In Casey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Casey, Iowa?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Casey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casey, Iowa?

About 27.6% of people in Casey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Casey, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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