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Hedrick

Iowa · 728 residents · 1.558 sq mi
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Hedrick has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% 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 $82,000. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
−13%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4876207538851K1990201020202024Hedrick
2024913
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,115
+56%since 2000
from $14,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(690)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(25)
Diversity Score14.8%(108)
Diversity Score
15
+607%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hedrick, Iowa?

Hedrick, Iowa has about 728 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hedrick, Iowa?

The typical household in Hedrick, Iowa earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hedrick, Iowa expensive?

In Hedrick, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Hedrick, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hedrick, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hedrick, Iowa?

About 26.2% of people in Hedrick, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hedrick, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hedrick, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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