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Chapin

Iowa · 87 residents · 0.099 sq mi
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Chapin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−6%vs 2011
vs 93 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
879 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 939 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
−18%vs 2011
vs 58.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
52109165221278201020202024Chapin
2024137
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,554
−6%vs 2011
vs $18,692 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.158
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.173 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information43.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−64.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.9
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(10)
Diversity Score
11
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
95.1%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
Female
71.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
Foreign born
36.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chapin, Iowa?

Chapin, Iowa has about 87 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chapin, Iowa?

The typical household in Chapin, Iowa earns about $49,167 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 $46,000.

How educated are people in Chapin, Iowa?

About 46.3% 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 2.1% 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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