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Conrad

Iowa · 1,108 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Conrad has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+5%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
902 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−3%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8749721K1K1K1990201020202024Conrad
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,396 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,565
+44%since 2000
from $21,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,084)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.4%(38)
Diversity Score
3
+140%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conrad, Iowa?

Conrad, Iowa has about 1,108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Conrad, Iowa?

The typical household in Conrad, Iowa earns about $49,583 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 $106,000, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Conrad, Iowa?

About 27.9% 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 3.9% of people in Conrad, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conrad, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Conrad, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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