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Harper

Iowa · 114 residents · 0.088 sq mi
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Harper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,400. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
−15%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
−21%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78991201411621990201020202024Harper
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,121
+75%since 2000
from $12,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(14)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Iowa?

Harper, Iowa has about 114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper, Iowa?

The typical household in Harper, Iowa earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper, Iowa expensive?

In Harper, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Iowa?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harper, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Harper, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harper, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harper, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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