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Earlham

Iowa · 1,450 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Earlham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $128,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
1,450
+12%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,534 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+5%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Earlham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,429
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,500
+14%since 2000
from $20,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services16%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,283)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,414)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score4.8%(70)
Diversity Score
5
+150%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earlham, Iowa?

Earlham, Iowa has about 1,450 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earlham, Iowa?

The typical household in Earlham, Iowa earns about $61,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Earlham, Iowa expensive?

In Earlham, Iowa, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Earlham, Iowa?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Earlham, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Earlham, Iowa?

About 6.1% of people in Earlham, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Earlham, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Earlham, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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