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Ida Grove

Iowa · 1,986 residents (2025 est.) · 2.196 sq mi
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Ida Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 383 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,967
−16%since 2000
from 2,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,986 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ida Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,298
+100%since 2000
from $20,698 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+16%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,315)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,839)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(80)
Diversity Score15.5%(304)
Diversity Score
15
+593%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ida Grove, Iowa?

Ida Grove, Iowa has about 1,967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ida Grove, Iowa?

The typical household in Ida Grove, Iowa earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ida Grove, Iowa expensive?

In Ida Grove, Iowa, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Ida Grove, Iowa?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ida Grove, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ida Grove, Iowa?

About 8.3% of people in Ida Grove, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ida Grove, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ida Grove, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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