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Hospers

Iowa · 698 residents · 0.528 sq mi
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Hospers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

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
14% 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
698
+4%since 2000
from 672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6177198209211K1990201020202024Hospers
2024916
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,350
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,531
+26%since 2000
from $17,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(647)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(670)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(47)
Diversity Score
7
+154%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hospers, Iowa?

Hospers, Iowa has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hospers, Iowa?

The typical household in Hospers, Iowa earns about $44,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hospers, Iowa expensive?

In Hospers, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,400, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Hospers, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hospers, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hospers, Iowa?

About 3.6% of people in Hospers, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hospers, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hospers, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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