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College Springs

Iowa · 172 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 $39,583. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
172
−30%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+23%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1601922252572891990201020202024College Springs
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,430
+42%since 2000
from $15,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$60,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
9.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score7.9%(14)
Diversity Score
8
+670%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in College Springs, Iowa?

College Springs, Iowa has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in College Springs, Iowa earns about $39,583 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 $60,400, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in College Springs, Iowa?

About 24.6% 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 17.9% 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 65 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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