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Cincinnati

Iowa · 282 residents (2025 est.) · 1.756 sq mi
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Cincinnati has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 199 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $56,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−46%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+24%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1782463153834511990201020202024Cincinnati
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,641 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,900
+91%since 2000
from $12,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+4%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+81%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cincinnati on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
Diversity Score
3
+10%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% 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 Cincinnati, Iowa?

Cincinnati, Iowa has about 229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cincinnati, Iowa?

The typical household in Cincinnati, Iowa earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cincinnati, Iowa expensive?

In Cincinnati, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Cincinnati, Iowa?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cincinnati, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cincinnati, Iowa?

About 23.6% of people in Cincinnati, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cincinnati, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cincinnati, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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