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Hawarden

Iowa · 2,546 residents · 2.769 sq mi
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Hawarden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,546
+3%since 2000
from 2,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
919 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−3%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hawarden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,364
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,360 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,540
+18%since 2000
from $17,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,289)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(158)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(394)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,003)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino20%(510)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score42.5%(1,082)
Diversity Score
42
+167%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawarden, Iowa?

Hawarden, Iowa has about 2,546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawarden, Iowa?

The typical household in Hawarden, Iowa earns about $36,364 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Hawarden, Iowa?

About 11.3% 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 13.8% 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 109 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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