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Epworth

Iowa · 2,023 residents · 1.776 sq mi
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Epworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,731. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,023
+42%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+7%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Epworth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,731
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,955
+82%since 2000
from $15,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,330)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian5.2%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,826)
Black2.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(39)
Asian4.3%(88)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(407)
Diversity Score
20
+34%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Epworth, Iowa?

Epworth, Iowa has about 2,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Epworth, Iowa?

The typical household in Epworth, Iowa earns about $57,731 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 $175,100, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Epworth, Iowa?

About 25.4% 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 4.4% 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 730 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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