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Harpers Ferry

Iowa · 274 residents (2025 est.) · 0.636 sq mi
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Harpers Ferry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,107. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 13% 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 $174,200. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−23%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.6
+15%since 2000
from 57.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952392833273711990201020202024Harpers Ferry
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,107
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,091 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,871
+104%since 2000
from $17,566 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+15%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
75.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(12)
Diversity Score14.1%(36)
Diversity Score
14
+1731%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpers Ferry, Iowa?

Harpers Ferry, Iowa has about 253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harpers Ferry, Iowa?

The typical household in Harpers Ferry, Iowa earns about $44,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harpers Ferry, Iowa expensive?

In Harpers Ferry, Iowa, the median home is worth about $174,200.

How educated are people in Harpers Ferry, Iowa?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Harpers Ferry, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harpers Ferry, Iowa?

About 9.9% of people in Harpers Ferry, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harpers Ferry, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Harpers Ferry, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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