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Fertile

Iowa · 370 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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Fertile has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
370
+3%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2432793163523881990201020202024Fertile
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,058
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,366
+110%since 2000
from $14,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(345)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(18)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(45)
Diversity Score
12
+78%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fertile, Iowa?

Fertile, Iowa has about 370 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fertile, Iowa?

The typical household in Fertile, Iowa earns about $46,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fertile, Iowa expensive?

In Fertile, Iowa, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Fertile, Iowa?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fertile, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fertile, Iowa?

About 1.8% of people in Fertile, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fertile, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fertile, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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