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Colwell

Iowa · 55 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Colwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,607. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−28%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+38%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
315375961181990201020202024Colwell
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,607
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$40,600
+225%since 2000
from $12,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$93,300
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+117%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(55)
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
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.0%
−65.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colwell, Iowa?

Colwell, Iowa has about 55 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colwell, Iowa?

The typical household in Colwell, Iowa earns about $41,607 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 $93,300.

How educated are people in Colwell, Iowa?

About 4.2% 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 30.0% 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 44 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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