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Huxley

Iowa · 4,715 residents (2025 est.) · 3.278 sq mi
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Huxley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,094. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $297,100. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,544
+96%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,715 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Huxley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,094
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,068 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,438
+100%since 2000
from $20,172 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−3%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,241)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(30)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(4,239)
Black1.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(83)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other2.6%(116)
Diversity Score16.1%(730)
Diversity Score
16
+211%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huxley, Iowa?

Huxley, Iowa has about 4,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huxley, Iowa?

The typical household in Huxley, Iowa earns about $112,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huxley, Iowa expensive?

In Huxley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $297,100, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.

How educated are people in Huxley, Iowa?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Huxley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huxley, Iowa?

About 4.5% of people in Huxley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huxley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Huxley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,497 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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