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Epworth

Iowa · 1,428 residents · 1.776 sq mi
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Epworth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,428
+10%since 1990
from 1,293 in 1990
1990 – 2025
804 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 728 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+15%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Epworth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,938
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,869
+56%since 1990
from $10,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
82.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
17.6% rent
2.1
+21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,258)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian1.7%(22)
Diversity Score7%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,330)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian5.2%(74)
Diversity Score15%(214)
15
+114%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−47%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Epworth, Iowa?

Epworth, Iowa has about 1,428 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Epworth, Iowa?

The typical household in Epworth, Iowa earns about $39,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Epworth, Iowa expensive?

In Epworth, Iowa, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Epworth, Iowa?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Epworth, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Epworth, Iowa?

About 6.2% of people in Epworth, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Epworth, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Epworth, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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