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Harpers Ferry

Iowa · 262 residents · 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 $46,875. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,300. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
262
−21%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.4
+15%since 2000
from 57.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952392833273711990201020202024Harpers Ferry
2024253
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,744
+64%since 2000
from $17,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food16.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
7.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.8%(13)
Diversity Score
5
+522%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harpers Ferry, Iowa?

Harpers Ferry, Iowa has about 262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harpers Ferry, Iowa earns about $46,875 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 $133,300, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Harpers Ferry, Iowa?

About 14.9% 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 7.3% 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 38 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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