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Hiawatha

Iowa · 7,024 residents · 4.765 sq mi
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Hiawatha has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $118,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
7,024
+8%since 2000
from 6,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,474 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+16%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Hiawatha
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,367
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,047
+11%since 2000
from $22,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(6,057)
Black2.1%(138)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(86)
Asian1.5%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(785)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(6,166)
Black5.1%(355)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(159)
Asian2.2%(157)
Other2%(141)
Diversity Score26.9%(1,889)
Diversity Score
27
+122%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiawatha, Iowa?

Hiawatha, Iowa has about 7,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hiawatha, Iowa?

The typical household in Hiawatha, Iowa earns about $48,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hiawatha, Iowa expensive?

In Hiawatha, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Hiawatha, Iowa?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hiawatha, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiawatha, Iowa?

About 12.1% of people in Hiawatha, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hiawatha, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hiawatha, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,038 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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