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Cincinnati

Iowa · 290 residents · 1.756 sq mi
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Cincinnati has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $51,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
−32%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1782463153834511990201020202024Cincinnati
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,499
+96%since 2000
from $12,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+62%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(15)
Diversity Score14%(41)
Diversity Score
14
+377%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cincinnati, Iowa?

Cincinnati, Iowa has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cincinnati, Iowa?

The typical household in Cincinnati, Iowa earns about $46,250 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 $51,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Cincinnati, Iowa?

About 16.6% 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 13.8% 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 98 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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