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Ireton

Iowa · 609 residents · 1.02 sq mi
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Ireton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
+4%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4766027298559811990201020202024Ireton
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,923
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,196
+8%since 2000
from $16,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(585)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(48)
Diversity Score24.7%(150)
Diversity Score
25
+1822%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ireton, Iowa?

Ireton, Iowa has about 609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ireton, Iowa?

The typical household in Ireton, Iowa earns about $46,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ireton, Iowa expensive?

In Ireton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Ireton, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ireton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ireton, Iowa?

About 0.8% of people in Ireton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ireton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ireton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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