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Hawkeye

Iowa · 449 residents · 0.672 sq mi
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Hawkeye has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−8%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3894475055636211990201020202024Hawkeye
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,411
+36%since 2000
from $14,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(444)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+93%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% 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
13.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hawkeye, Iowa?

Hawkeye, Iowa has about 449 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hawkeye, Iowa?

The typical household in Hawkeye, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hawkeye, Iowa expensive?

In Hawkeye, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Hawkeye, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hawkeye, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hawkeye, Iowa?

About 9.1% of people in Hawkeye, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hawkeye, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hawkeye, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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