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Cylinder

Iowa · 88 residents · 0.094 sq mi
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Cylinder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−20%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+31%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3863891141401990201020202024Cylinder
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,315
+65%since 2000
from $12,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−27%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cylinder, Iowa?

Cylinder, Iowa has about 88 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cylinder, Iowa?

The typical household in Cylinder, Iowa earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cylinder, Iowa expensive?

In Cylinder, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Cylinder, Iowa?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cylinder, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cylinder, Iowa?

About 1.4% of people in Cylinder, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cylinder, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cylinder, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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