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Colwell

Iowa · 73 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Colwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,300. With a median age of 42.8, 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 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−4%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+38%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
315375961181990201020202024Colwell
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,128
+29%since 2000
from $12,504 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.6%
+38.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+94%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% 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
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.7%
−60.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
61.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colwell, Iowa?

Colwell, Iowa has about 73 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colwell, Iowa?

The typical household in Colwell, Iowa earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colwell, Iowa expensive?

In Colwell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,300.

How educated are people in Colwell, Iowa?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Colwell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colwell, Iowa?

About 49.6% of people in Colwell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colwell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Colwell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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