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George

Iowa · 1,051 residents · 2.294 sq mi
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George has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,100. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,051
−1%since 1990
from 1,058 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 461 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
50.6
−6%since 1990
from 54.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K1K1K1990201020202024George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,733
+68%since 1990
from $9,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,050)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.8%(8)
Diversity Score2.3%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,040)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(20)
Diversity Score
2
−19%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.7%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in George, Iowa?

George, Iowa has about 1,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in George, Iowa?

The typical household in George, Iowa earns about $30,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is George, Iowa expensive?

In George, Iowa, the median home is worth about $50,100, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in George, Iowa?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in George, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in George, Iowa?

About 8.2% of people in George, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has George, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, George, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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