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Fertile

Iowa · 305 residents · 0.941 sq mi
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Fertile has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 17% 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 $88,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
305
−15%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2432793163523881990201020202024Fertile
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,259
+123%since 2000
from $14,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(279)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(13)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score18.2%(55)
Diversity Score
18
+165%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fertile, Iowa?

Fertile, Iowa has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fertile, Iowa?

The typical household in Fertile, Iowa earns about $51,750 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Fertile, Iowa?

About 16.5% 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 4.4% of people in Fertile, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fertile, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fertile, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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