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Eddyville

Iowa · 1,024 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Eddyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,885. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,024
−4%since 2000
from 1,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
892 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 927 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+14%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9031K1K1K1K1990201020202024Eddyville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,885
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,323
+24%since 2000
from $16,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+33%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,045)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(983)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score7.3%(75)
Diversity Score
7
+109%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddyville, Iowa?

Eddyville, Iowa has about 1,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eddyville, Iowa?

The typical household in Eddyville, Iowa earns about $35,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eddyville, Iowa expensive?

In Eddyville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Eddyville, Iowa?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eddyville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eddyville, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Eddyville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eddyville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Eddyville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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