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Chatsworth

Iowa · 74 residents (2025 est.) · 0.497 sq mi
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Chatsworth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−39%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+71%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:74 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
385675931111990201020202024Chatsworth
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,991
+97%since 2000
from $12,673 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+3%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade35.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
86.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(87)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+217%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.1%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2012
from 34.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chatsworth, Iowa?

Chatsworth, Iowa has about 54 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chatsworth, Iowa?

The typical household in Chatsworth, Iowa earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Chatsworth, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chatsworth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chatsworth, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Chatsworth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chatsworth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Chatsworth, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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