CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Colo
Iowa · 798 residents · 1.065 sq mi
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The short version
Colo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,153. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $37,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
2024686
Section 02
Income & economy
$27,153
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,711 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$37,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(846)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(791)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
80.4%
−13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Colo, Iowa?
Colo, Iowa has about 798 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Colo, Iowa?
The typical household in Colo, Iowa earns about $27,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Colo, Iowa expensive?
In Colo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.
How educated are people in Colo, Iowa?
About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Colo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Colo, Iowa?
About 7.0% of people in Colo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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