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Inwood

Iowa · 928 residents · 1.417 sq mi
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Inwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
+6%since 2000
from 875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
655 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−10%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7518138759379991990201020202024Inwood
2024793
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,947
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,212
+74%since 2000
from $15,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(847)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(848)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(68)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.6%(52)
Diversity Score28.7%(266)
Diversity Score
29
+383%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inwood, Iowa?

Inwood, Iowa has about 928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Inwood, Iowa earns about $53,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inwood, Iowa expensive?

In Inwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $123,100, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Inwood, Iowa?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Inwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inwood, Iowa?

About 5.8% of people in Inwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Inwood, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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