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Harper

Iowa · 118 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 $44,167. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $65,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
118
−12%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,341 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−13%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78991201411621990201020202024Harper
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,476
+62%since 2000
from $12,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(15)
Diversity Score31.2%(37)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+100%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
69.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Iowa?

Harper, Iowa has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper, Iowa?

The typical household in Harper, Iowa earns about $44,167 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Iowa?

About 22.4% 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 15.8% 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 22 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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