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Evansdale

Iowa · 4,561 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Evansdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,561
+1%since 2000
from 4,526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Evansdale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,595
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,160 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,117
+77%since 2000
from $15,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(4,341)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(42)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,009)
Black2.8%(129)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(131)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other9.5%(435)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,554)
Diversity Score
34
+503%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evansdale, Iowa?

Evansdale, Iowa has about 4,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evansdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Evansdale, Iowa earns about $53,595 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 $106,700, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Evansdale, Iowa?

About 8.6% 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 11.2% of people in Evansdale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evansdale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Evansdale, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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