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Holy Cross

Iowa · 356 residents · 0.328 sq mi
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Holy Cross has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
+5%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2492943403854301990201020202024Holy Cross
2024280
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,799
+91%since 2000
from $16,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(22)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+131%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holy Cross, Iowa?

Holy Cross, Iowa has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holy Cross, Iowa?

The typical household in Holy Cross, Iowa earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holy Cross, Iowa expensive?

In Holy Cross, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Holy Cross, Iowa?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Holy Cross, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holy Cross, Iowa?

About 2.9% of people in Holy Cross, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holy Cross, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Holy Cross, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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