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Corydon

Iowa · 1,585 residents · 1.367 sq mi
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Corydon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,585
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
−2%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Corydon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,515
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,080
+9%since 2000
from $17,496 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,579)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,566)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score2.5%(39)
Diversity Score
2
+214%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corydon, Iowa?

Corydon, Iowa has about 1,585 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corydon, Iowa?

The typical household in Corydon, Iowa earns about $30,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corydon, Iowa expensive?

In Corydon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Corydon, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Corydon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Corydon, Iowa?

About 13.7% of people in Corydon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corydon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Corydon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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