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Fredonia

Iowa · 244 residents · 0.151 sq mi
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Fredonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
244
−3%since 2000
from 251 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,616 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
−11%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1422092763434101990201020202024Fredonia
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,828
+9%since 2000
from $15,380 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade52%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+44%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(136)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(124)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(107)
Asian2.5%(6)
Other4.1%(10)
Diversity Score70.2%(171)
Diversity Score
70
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−42%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
30.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, Iowa?

Fredonia, Iowa has about 244 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Iowa?

The typical household in Fredonia, Iowa earns about $29,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia, Iowa expensive?

In Fredonia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia, Iowa?

About 23.0% of people in Fredonia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredonia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredonia, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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