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Earlham

Iowa · 1,410 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Earlham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,410
+9%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,492 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+21%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Earlham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,685
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,732
+87%since 2000
from $20,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,332)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(32)
Diversity Score12%(169)
Diversity Score
12
+524%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earlham, Iowa?

Earlham, Iowa has about 1,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earlham, Iowa?

The typical household in Earlham, Iowa earns about $95,685 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Earlham, Iowa?

About 26.8% 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 2.6% 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 282 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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