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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ida Grove

Iowa · 2,350 residents · 2.196 sq mi
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Ida Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,341. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $61,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,350
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,357 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,070 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,073 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+11%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ida Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,341
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,042 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,698
+76%since 1990
from $11,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
31.7% rent
1.8
+16%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score5%(117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,315)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.2%(52)
2
−55%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 13.2 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 Ida Grove, Iowa?

Ida Grove, Iowa has about 2,350 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ida Grove, Iowa earns about $35,341 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Ida Grove, Iowa?

About 15.3% 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 7.7% 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 7 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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