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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Curlew

Iowa · 58 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Curlew has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,417. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

58
−6%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
67.5
+63%vs 2000
vs 41.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
31486582991990201020202024Curlew
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,417
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,026
−62%vs 2000
vs $23,788 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.5%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$188
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $125 in 2000
US average: $450
90.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
0.7
−49%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Curlew, Iowa?

Curlew, Iowa has about 58 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Curlew, Iowa?

The typical household in Curlew, Iowa earns about $20,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curlew, Iowa expensive?

In Curlew, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $188 a month.

How educated are people in Curlew, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Curlew, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curlew, Iowa?

About 15.5% of people in Curlew, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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