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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hawarden

Iowa · 2,478 residents · 2.769 sq mi
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Hawarden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,360. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,100. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,478
+2%since 1990
from 2,437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
895 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 880 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+5%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hawarden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,360
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,518 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,459
+66%since 1990
from $10,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.8
+18%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score5.9%(144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,289)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(158)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score15.9%(394)
16
+170%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawarden, Iowa?

Hawarden, Iowa has about 2,478 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hawarden, Iowa?

The typical household in Hawarden, Iowa earns about $34,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawarden, Iowa expensive?

In Hawarden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Hawarden, Iowa?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hawarden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawarden, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Hawarden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawarden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawarden, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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