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Evansdale

Iowa · 4,751 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Evansdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,751
+5%since 2000
from 4,526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.0
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Evansdale
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.1%(339)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.5%(308)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.3%(299)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.6%(266)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.3%(300)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.6%(696)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.6%(553)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.9%(659)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.1%(669)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.8%(370)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.7%(225)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.4%(67)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,412
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,160 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,684
+41%since 2000
from $15,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Evansdale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,341)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(42)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,452)
Black1.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(81)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other2.9%(136)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(110)
Salvadoran0.7%(34)
Ancestry
German48.4%(2,257)
Irish20.8%(970)
Norwegian11.6%(539)
English7.8%(362)
American5.7%(266)
French3.8%(175)
Scotch-Irish3.5%(163)
Greek3.1%(145)
Dutch2.9%(137)
Scottish2.5%(116)
Polish1.7%(77)
Czech1.5%(68)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.4%(64)
Swiss1.1%(50)
Swedish1%(45)
Italian0.5%(24)
Belgian0.3%(13)
Canadian0.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.1%(715)
Married46%(886)
Widowed3.7%(72)
Divorced13.2%(254)
Women 15+
Never married33.2%(622)
Married40.5%(760)
Widowed15.8%(297)
Divorced10.5%(197)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evansdale, Iowa?

Evansdale, Iowa has about 4,751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evansdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Evansdale, Iowa earns about $39,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evansdale, Iowa expensive?

In Evansdale, Iowa, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Evansdale, Iowa?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Evansdale, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evansdale, Iowa?

About 15.8% of people in Evansdale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evansdale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Evansdale, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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