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Cromwell

Iowa · 105 residents · 0.299 sq mi
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Cromwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
−13%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+29%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53801071331601990201020202024Cromwell
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,401
+117%since 2000
from $12,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+66%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(8)
Diversity Score
7
+248%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cromwell, Iowa?

Cromwell, Iowa has about 105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cromwell, Iowa?

The typical household in Cromwell, Iowa earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cromwell, Iowa expensive?

In Cromwell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,500.

How educated are people in Cromwell, Iowa?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cromwell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cromwell, Iowa?

About 6.9% of people in Cromwell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cromwell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cromwell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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