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Colesburg

Iowa · 404 residents · 0.294 sq mi
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Colesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,200. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
−2%since 2000
from 412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,374 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+6%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404074745416081990201020202024Colesburg
2024545
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,846
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,777
+25%since 2000
from $16,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$385
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(4)
Other3%(12)
Diversity Score9.4%(38)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colesburg, Iowa?

Colesburg, Iowa has about 404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colesburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Colesburg, Iowa earns about $38,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colesburg, Iowa expensive?

In Colesburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Colesburg, Iowa?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colesburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colesburg, Iowa?

About 12.1% of people in Colesburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colesburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Colesburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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