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Hayesville

Iowa · 42 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 11% 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 $69,000. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+36%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31415161711990201020202024Hayesville
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,723
+80%since 2000
from $15,973 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+129%since 2010
from 0.197 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
38.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−26%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 45.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayesville, Iowa?

Hayesville, Iowa has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Hayesville, Iowa expensive?

In Hayesville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $69,000.

How educated are people in Hayesville, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hayesville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayesville, Iowa?

About 32.7% of people in Hayesville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayesville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayesville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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