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Collins

Iowa · 495 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Collins has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $96,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
495
−1%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4174504835165491990201020202024Collins
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,442
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,112
+29%since 2000
from $20,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(443)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other5.4%(27)
Diversity Score20.2%(100)
Diversity Score
20
+708%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collins, Iowa?

Collins, Iowa has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collins, Iowa?

The typical household in Collins, Iowa earns about $61,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collins, Iowa expensive?

In Collins, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Collins, Iowa?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Collins, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collins, Iowa?

About 4.1% of people in Collins, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collins, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Collins, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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