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Delmar

Iowa · 542 residents · 0.764 sq mi
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Delmar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $93,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
542
+5%since 2000
from 514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4054424805175551990201020202024Delmar
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,705
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,943
+100%since 2000
from $14,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(480)
Black4.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(18)
Diversity Score23.1%(125)
Diversity Score
23
+1091%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delmar, Iowa?

Delmar, Iowa has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delmar, Iowa?

The typical household in Delmar, Iowa earns about $66,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delmar, Iowa expensive?

In Delmar, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Delmar, Iowa?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Delmar, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delmar, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Delmar, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delmar, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Delmar, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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