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Exline

Iowa · 154 residents (2025 est.) · 0.993 sq mi
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Exline has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,600. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−62%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+62%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
61971321672031990201020202024Exline
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,795
+142%since 2000
from $11,896 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−7%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+63.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(189)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score16.1%(12)
Diversity Score
16
+521%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+149%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2011
from 28.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.2%
−69.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 38.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Exline, Iowa?

Exline, Iowa has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Exline, Iowa?

The typical household in Exline, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Exline, Iowa expensive?

In Exline, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Exline, Iowa?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Exline, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Exline, Iowa?

About 12.3% of people in Exline, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Exline, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Exline, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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