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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Eagle Grove

Iowa · 3,671 residents · 4.095 sq mi
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Eagle Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,800. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,671
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
896 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eagle Grove
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,917
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,505 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,393
−49%vs 2000
vs $20,563 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.1%
+9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $399 in 2000
US average: $450
71.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
1.3
+9%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,602)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(76)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(209)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score1.9%(69)
2
−67%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Eagle Grove, Iowa?

Eagle Grove, Iowa has about 3,671 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Eagle Grove, Iowa?

The typical household in Eagle Grove, Iowa earns about $21,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Eagle Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $28,800, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Grove, Iowa?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Grove, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Grove, Iowa?

About 15.1% of people in Eagle Grove, 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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