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Huxley

Iowa · 4,244 residents · 3.278 sq mi
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Huxley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,500. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 77% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,244
+83%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+1%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Huxley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,583
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,439
+96%since 2000
from $20,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,908)
Black1.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(107)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(455)
Diversity Score
11
+108%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huxley, Iowa?

Huxley, Iowa has about 4,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huxley, Iowa?

The typical household in Huxley, Iowa earns about $109,583 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 $220,500, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Huxley, Iowa?

About 61.0% 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 2.7% 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 2,197 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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