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Corwith

Iowa · 266 residents · 1.448 sq mi
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Corwith has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,031. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−24%since 2000
from 350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+17%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1992402823233641990201020202024Corwith
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,031
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,570
+88%since 2000
from $13,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−19%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(221)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score36.2%(96)
Diversity Score
36
+136%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corwith, Iowa?

Corwith, Iowa has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corwith, Iowa?

The typical household in Corwith, Iowa earns about $32,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corwith, Iowa expensive?

In Corwith, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Corwith, Iowa?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Corwith, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corwith, Iowa?

About 25.7% of people in Corwith, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corwith, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Corwith, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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