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Harcourt

Iowa · 303 residents · 1.011 sq mi
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Harcourt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−11%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832262693113541990201020202024Harcourt
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,593
−8%since 2000
from $22,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+56%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(293)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+35%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harcourt, Iowa?

Harcourt, Iowa has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harcourt, Iowa?

The typical household in Harcourt, Iowa earns about $38,750 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 $62,700, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Harcourt, Iowa?

About 18.3% 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 11.5% 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 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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