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Curlew

Iowa · 62 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 $20,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $29,200. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

62
+7%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 77 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
−39%since 1990
from 67.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31486582991990201020202024Curlew
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,250
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,788
+164%since 1990
from $9,026 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.1%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$125
−50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188 in 1990
US average: $602
93.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
6.7% rent
1.4
+96%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curlew, Iowa?

Curlew, Iowa has about 62 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Curlew, Iowa?

The typical household in Curlew, Iowa earns about $20,250 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 $29,200, and the typical rent is about $125 a month.

How educated are people in Curlew, Iowa?

About 4.3% 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 28.1% of people in Curlew, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curlew, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Curlew, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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