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Correctionville

Iowa · 821 residents · 0.601 sq mi
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Correctionville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821
−4%since 2000
from 851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7427998579159721990201020202024Correctionville
2024761
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,573
+9%since 2000
from $16,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(33)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(786)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(69)
Diversity Score
8
−16%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Correctionville, Iowa?

Correctionville, Iowa has about 821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Correctionville, Iowa?

The typical household in Correctionville, Iowa earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Correctionville, Iowa expensive?

In Correctionville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Correctionville, Iowa?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Correctionville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Correctionville, Iowa?

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

Has Correctionville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Correctionville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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