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Casey

Iowa · 387 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Casey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,139. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,700. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−19%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3513884254624991990201020202024Casey
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,139
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,647
+43%since 2000
from $15,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+39%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other5%(19)
Diversity Score17.4%(67)
Diversity Score
17
+162%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casey, Iowa?

Casey, Iowa has about 387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casey, Iowa?

The typical household in Casey, Iowa earns about $45,139 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Casey, Iowa?

About 15.4% 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 26.4% 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 42 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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