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Frederika

Iowa · 204 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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Frederika has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
+3%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
−8%since 2000
from 51.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1171862553243931990201020202024Frederika
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,523
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,170
+5%since 2000
from $20,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
16.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederika, Iowa?

Frederika, Iowa has about 204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frederika, Iowa?

The typical household in Frederika, Iowa earns about $38,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederika, Iowa expensive?

In Frederika, Iowa, the median home is worth about $88,200, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Frederika, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Frederika, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederika, Iowa?

About 15.9% of people in Frederika, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederika, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederika, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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