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Hinton

Iowa · 948 residents (2025 est.) · 0.895 sq mi
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Hinton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,531. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 53% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
931
+15%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6627378128869611990201020202024Hinton
2024931
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,531
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,652
+134%since 2000
from $20,358 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−16%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(789)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(847)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(59)
Diversity Score21%(195)
Diversity Score
21
+465%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinton, Iowa?

Hinton, Iowa has about 931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hinton, Iowa earns about $114,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinton, Iowa expensive?

In Hinton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $263,100, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Hinton, Iowa?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hinton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinton, Iowa?

About 1.4% of people in Hinton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 244 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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