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Churdan

Iowa · 359 residents (2025 est.) · 2.07 sq mi
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Churdan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,700. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
+2%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−32%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:359 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3083654214775341990201020202024Churdan
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,932 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,468
+61%since 2000
from $17,090 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−2%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+1%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(417)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(28)
Asian3.5%(15)
Other3.3%(14)
Diversity Score30.3%(129)
Diversity Score
30
+4981%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Churdan, Iowa?

Churdan, Iowa has about 427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Churdan, Iowa?

The typical household in Churdan, Iowa earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Churdan, Iowa expensive?

In Churdan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Churdan, Iowa?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Churdan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Churdan, Iowa?

About 16.3% of people in Churdan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Churdan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Churdan, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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