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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cedar Falls

Iowa · 36,145 residents · 29.433 sq mi
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Cedar Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,226. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $97,400. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% 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

36,145
+5%since 1990
from 34,298 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,228 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,165 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.0
−2%since 1990
from 26.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Cedar Falls
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,226
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,003 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,140
+58%since 1990
from $12,114 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
35.7% rent
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(33,166)
Black1.1%(370)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(231)
Asian1.7%(572)
Diversity Score9.6%(3,298)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(34,207)
Black1.5%(558)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(389)
Asian1.6%(581)
Diversity Score10.4%(3,753)
10
+8%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Falls, Iowa?

Cedar Falls, Iowa has about 36,145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cedar Falls, Iowa?

The typical household in Cedar Falls, Iowa earns about $40,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Falls, Iowa expensive?

In Cedar Falls, Iowa, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Falls, Iowa?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Falls, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Falls, Iowa?

About 16.7% of people in Cedar Falls, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Falls, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Falls, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,847 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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