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Chapin

Iowa · 137 residents · 0.099 sq mi
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Chapin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,091. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

137
−6%since 2023
from 146 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,384 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 1,475 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
52109165221278201020202024Chapin
2024137
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,091
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,377 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$40,118
+6%since 2023
from $37,670 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.098
−21%since 2023
from 0.124 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$94,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
10.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.3
+5%since 2023
from 1.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
73.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
86.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
40.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
40.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
35.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chapin, Iowa?

Chapin, Iowa has about 137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chapin, Iowa?

The typical household in Chapin, Iowa earns about $73,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chapin, Iowa expensive?

In Chapin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $94,000.

How educated are people in Chapin, Iowa?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chapin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chapin, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Chapin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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