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Frytown

Iowa · 113 residents · 0.81 sq mi
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With 113 people, Frytown is a city in Iowa. The median age is 22.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The population has more than tripled since 2023, adding 81 people. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income. That is roughly 40% ahead of the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $104,911, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Frytown

Among the 20 cities and towns in the Iowa City metro

  • 4th in household income$104,911
  • 6th in share with a bachelor's degree48.1%
  • 20th in diversity score0.0
Section 01

Population & growth

113
+253%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
140 / sq mi
+253%since 2023
from 40 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
22.8
+64%since 2023
from 13.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.81 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
959109160210201020202024Frytown
2024113
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1422.1%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.5%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.3%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.8%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,911
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,217
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.210
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.19 people
+5%since 2023
from 4.00 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German71.7%(81)
Swiss53.1%(60)
Irish23.9%(27)
Norwegian15%(17)
Section 05

Education

48.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
US average: 26.5
92.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
82.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
66.7%
US average: 74.6%
23.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.9%
−69.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
62.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
80.5%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(27)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married50.9%(28)
Married49.1%(27)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
0.0%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
100.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
0.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Over time

Frytown, decade by decade

Frytown population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010165$104,682–0.0%13.2
2020193––0.0%18.5
2024113$104,911–48.1%0.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frytown, Iowa?

Frytown, Iowa has about 113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frytown, Iowa?

The typical household in Frytown, Iowa earns about $104,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Frytown, Iowa?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Frytown, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frytown, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Frytown, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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