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Humeston

Iowa · 471 residents (2025 est.) · 0.624 sq mi
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Humeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
551
+1%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
−3%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:471 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3694194695195691990201020202024Humeston
2024551
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,836
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,734
+154%since 2000
from $15,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+32%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score14.9%(82)
Diversity Score
15
+262%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humeston, Iowa?

Humeston, Iowa has about 551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humeston, Iowa?

The typical household in Humeston, Iowa earns about $58,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humeston, Iowa expensive?

In Humeston, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Humeston, Iowa?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Humeston, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humeston, Iowa?

About 16.0% of people in Humeston, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humeston, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Humeston, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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