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Humeston

Iowa · 543 residents · 0.624 sq mi
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Humeston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $34,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

543
−2%since 1990
from 552 in 1990
1990 – 2025
870 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 885 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.1
+2%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3694194695195691990201020202024Humeston
2024551
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,917
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,617
+56%since 1990
from $10,004 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$243
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
22.6% rent
1.5
+49%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(552)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(22)
4
+358%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−42%since 1990
from 30.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humeston, Iowa?

Humeston, Iowa has about 543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Humeston, Iowa?

The typical household in Humeston, Iowa earns about $22,917 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 $34,100, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Humeston, Iowa?

About 7.6% 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 21.4% 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 9 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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