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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 $25,833. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $17,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31486582991990201020202024Curlew
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,548
−14%since 2000
from $23,788 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction38.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 7.2%
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,300
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
12.5%
−80.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(57)
Black1.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curlew, Iowa?

Curlew, Iowa has about 58 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curlew, Iowa?

The typical household in Curlew, Iowa earns about $25,833 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 $17,300.

How educated are people in Curlew, Iowa?

About 4.9% 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 6.8% 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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