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Hinton

Iowa · 928 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Hinton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $141,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
928
+15%since 2000
from 808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6627378128869611990201020202024Hinton
2024931
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(67)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.9%(73)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.6%(61)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197%(65)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.9%(36)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.6%(108)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.3%(123)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.1%(131)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.4%(134)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.7%(71)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.8%(45)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(14)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,833
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,167
+43%since 2000
from $20,358 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hinton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(789)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(912)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German65.7%(487)
Irish18.6%(138)
Dutch7%(52)
Norwegian7%(52)
Swedish6.3%(47)
English5.8%(43)
American5.1%(38)
French4.5%(33)
Danish3.6%(27)
Polish3.1%(23)
Scottish2.7%(20)
Italian1.9%(14)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.3%(10)
Finnish0.9%(7)
Belgian0.4%(3)
Welsh0.4%(3)
Lithuanian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.7%(78)
Married72.1%(272)
Widowed0.5%(2)
Divorced6.6%(25)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(63)
Married70.9%(241)
Widowed5.3%(18)
Divorced5.3%(18)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinton, Iowa?

Hinton, Iowa has about 928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hinton, Iowa?

The typical household in Hinton, Iowa earns about $65,833 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 $141,700, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Hinton, Iowa?

About 32.6% 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 2.4% 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 241 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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