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Curlew

Iowa · 37 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Curlew has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 4% 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 $45,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
37
−40%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31486582991990201020202024Curlew
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,116
−7%since 2000
from $23,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+104%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 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
47.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curlew, Iowa?

Curlew, Iowa has about 37 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Curlew, Iowa?

The typical household in Curlew, Iowa earns about $52,917 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 $45,000.

How educated are people in Curlew, Iowa?

About 3.9% 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 11.9% of people in Curlew, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curlew, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Curlew, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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