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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Conrad

Iowa · 972 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Conrad has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,261. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $43,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
42.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8749721K1K1K1990201020202024Conrad
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,261
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,396 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,226
−33%vs 2000
vs $21,220 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$267
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $302 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,040)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(972)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(10)
Diversity Score
1
−28%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conrad, Iowa?

Conrad, Iowa has about 972 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Conrad, Iowa?

The typical household in Conrad, Iowa earns about $24,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conrad, Iowa expensive?

In Conrad, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Conrad, Iowa?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Conrad, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conrad, Iowa?

About 7.5% of people in Conrad, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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