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Halbur

Iowa · 266 residents (2025 est.) · 0.21 sq mi
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With 284 people, Halbur is a city in Iowa. Owners hold 99% of the housing stock. The median age is 31.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Growth has run 41% since 2000, or 82 more people. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

284
+41%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
266 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,340 / sq mi
+324%since 2009
from 316 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
31.6
−7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.21 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4012120328436519902000201020202024Halbur
2024284
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(12)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413%(37)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.3%(35)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.5%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.7%(39)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(22)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$84,250
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$32,531
+93%since 2000
from $16,896 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.284
−27%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$152,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
99.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
1.0% rent
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.70 people
Unchangedsince 2010
from 2.69 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
18.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.8
−13%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
3
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German42.3%(120)
American13%(37)
Irish9.9%(28)
Dutch4.9%(14)
Danish2.8%(8)
English2.8%(8)
Czech1.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

25.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
76.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
96.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
23.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
48.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 3.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.3%(45)
Married48.6%(53)
Widowed8.3%(9)
Divorced1.8%(2)
Women 15+
Never married34.5%(40)
Married62.9%(73)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2.6%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 3.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
78.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
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

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.6%(2)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era14.3%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War28.6%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halbur, Iowa?

Halbur, Iowa has about 284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halbur, Iowa?

The typical household in Halbur, Iowa earns about $84,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halbur, Iowa expensive?

In Halbur, Iowa, the median home is worth about $152,200.

How educated are people in Halbur, Iowa?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Halbur, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halbur, Iowa?

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

Has Halbur, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Halbur, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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