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Goose Lake

Iowa · 239 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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Goose Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,300. Households here earn about 27% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
+3%since 2000
from 232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+10%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892432973514051990201020202024Goose Lake
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,529
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,148
+50%since 2000
from $15,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services30.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(233)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(7)
Diversity Score11.1%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+912%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goose Lake, Iowa?

Goose Lake, Iowa has about 239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goose Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Goose Lake, Iowa earns about $78,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goose Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Goose Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $114,300.

How educated are people in Goose Lake, Iowa?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goose Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goose Lake, Iowa?

About 7.8% of people in Goose Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goose Lake, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Goose Lake, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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