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Charter Oak

Iowa · 502 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Charter Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,614. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,300. With a median age of 42.5, 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 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
502
−5%since 2000
from 530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3954635315996671990201020202024Charter Oak
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,614
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,482 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,344
+23%since 2000
from $16,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−48.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(456)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(36)
Asian1.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(104)
Diversity Score
21
+1375%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charter Oak, Iowa?

Charter Oak, Iowa has about 502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charter Oak, Iowa?

The typical household in Charter Oak, Iowa earns about $37,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charter Oak, Iowa expensive?

In Charter Oak, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Charter Oak, Iowa?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Charter Oak, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charter Oak, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Charter Oak, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charter Oak, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Charter Oak, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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