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Corydon

Iowa · 1,526 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 $46,316. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,526
−4%since 2000
from 1,591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−10%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Corydon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,316
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,326
+28%since 2000
from $17,496 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,463)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.8%(42)
Diversity Score10.5%(160)
Diversity Score
10
+1233%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corydon, Iowa?

Corydon, Iowa has about 1,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Corydon, Iowa?

The typical household in Corydon, Iowa earns about $46,316 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Corydon, Iowa?

About 15.4% 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 15.5% 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 142 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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