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Fruitland

Iowa · 917 residents (2025 est.) · 1.797 sq mi
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Fruitland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,424. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 17% 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 $217,700. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,049
+49%since 2000
from 703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−13%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:917 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4006809611K2K1990201020202024Fruitland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,424
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,434
+70%since 2000
from $20,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.290 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(26)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(869)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(14)
Diversity Score36.1%(378)
Diversity Score
36
+276%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruitland, Iowa?

Fruitland, Iowa has about 1,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fruitland, Iowa?

The typical household in Fruitland, Iowa earns about $103,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruitland, Iowa expensive?

In Fruitland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $217,700.

How educated are people in Fruitland, Iowa?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fruitland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruitland, Iowa?

About 2.5% of people in Fruitland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fruitland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fruitland, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 556 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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