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Harcourt

Iowa · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 1.011 sq mi
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Harcourt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,708. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 10% 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 $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
249
−27%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+15%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1832262693113541990201020202024Harcourt
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,708
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,743
+59%since 2000
from $22,461 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+17%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(332)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(12)
Diversity Score15.2%(38)
Diversity Score
15
+315%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+132%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harcourt, Iowa?

Harcourt, Iowa has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harcourt, Iowa?

The typical household in Harcourt, Iowa earns about $72,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harcourt, Iowa expensive?

In Harcourt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Harcourt, Iowa?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harcourt, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harcourt, Iowa?

About 15.7% of people in Harcourt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harcourt, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harcourt, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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