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Coon Rapids

Iowa · 1,305 residents · 1.783 sq mi
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Coon Rapids has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,305
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
732 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−4%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Coon Rapids
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,783
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,951 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,963
+37%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,271)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(76)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,251)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.4%(110)
Diversity Score
8
+44%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% 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
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coon Rapids, Iowa?

Coon Rapids, Iowa has about 1,305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coon Rapids, Iowa?

The typical household in Coon Rapids, Iowa earns about $39,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coon Rapids, Iowa expensive?

In Coon Rapids, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Coon Rapids, Iowa?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Coon Rapids, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coon Rapids, Iowa?

About 12.9% of people in Coon Rapids, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coon Rapids, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Coon Rapids, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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