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Earling

Iowa · 437 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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Earling has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,472. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
437
−7%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+9%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3334355386407421990201020202024Earling
2024478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,472
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,702 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,538
+17%since 2000
from $15,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(426)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(17)
Diversity Score12.1%(53)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
43.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earling, Iowa?

Earling, Iowa has about 437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earling, Iowa?

The typical household in Earling, Iowa earns about $43,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Earling, Iowa expensive?

In Earling, Iowa, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Earling, Iowa?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Earling, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Earling, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Earling, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Earling, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Earling, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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