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College Springs

Iowa · 214 residents · 1.121 sq mi
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College Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $49,200. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
214
−13%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1601922252572891990201020202024College Springs
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,958
+12%since 2000
from $15,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% 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
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
59.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Springs, Iowa?

College Springs, Iowa has about 214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in College Springs, Iowa?

The typical household in College Springs, Iowa earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is College Springs, Iowa expensive?

In College Springs, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in College Springs, Iowa?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in College Springs, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in College Springs, Iowa?

About 23.9% of people in College Springs, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has College Springs, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, College Springs, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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