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Coin

Iowa · 176 residents · 0.894 sq mi
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Coin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,875. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−30%since 2000
from 252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
197 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+23%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1512012523023521990201020202024Coin
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,875
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,567
+28%since 2000
from $16,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+32%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(159)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+56%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coin, Iowa?

Coin, Iowa has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coin, Iowa?

The typical household in Coin, Iowa earns about $40,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coin, Iowa expensive?

In Coin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,600.

How educated are people in Coin, Iowa?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Coin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coin, Iowa?

About 20.4% of people in Coin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Coin, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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