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Center Junction

Iowa · 100 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,700. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−24%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+23%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
681011331651981990201020202024Center Junction
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,025
+46%since 2000
from $16,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
18.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(8)
Diversity Score
8
+310%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center Junction, Iowa?

Center Junction, Iowa has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Center Junction, Iowa expensive?

In Center Junction, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Center Junction, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Center Junction, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center Junction, Iowa?

About 28.4% of people in Center Junction, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Center Junction, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Center Junction, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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