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Duncombe

Iowa · 381 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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Duncombe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 8% 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 $77,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
381
−20%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2683263854435021990201020202024Duncombe
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,055
+88%since 2000
from $14,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+31%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(345)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(21)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score17.8%(68)
Diversity Score
18
+741%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncombe, Iowa?

Duncombe, Iowa has about 381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncombe, Iowa?

The typical household in Duncombe, Iowa earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncombe, Iowa expensive?

In Duncombe, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Duncombe, Iowa?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Duncombe, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncombe, Iowa?

About 10.9% of people in Duncombe, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncombe, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncombe, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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