CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Jesup

Iowa · 2,520 residents · 1.841 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Waterloo metro area
Compare
The short version

Jesup is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,229. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,520
+14%since 2000
from 2,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,369 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jesup
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,229
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,649
+49%since 2000
from $17,160 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jesup on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,183)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,445)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.3%(58)
Diversity Score10%(253)
Diversity Score
10
+368%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Jesup

Cudjoe Key
Pop 2,492
Cheswold
Pop 2,653
Riverview
Pop 2,596
Kent Acres
Pop 2,388
Places similar to Jesup
Head to head

Compare Jesup to nearby cities

JESUP VS
Waterloo
Income$57,480−1%
Home value$152,600+18%
Population66,919+2517%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JESUP VS
Cedar Falls
Income$76,987+32%
Home value$263,600+104%
Population41,240+1513%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JESUP VS
Waverly
Income$80,284+38%
Home value$223,300+73%
Population10,561+313%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
JESUP VS
Marion
Income$86,743+49%
Home value$241,700+87%
Population42,732+1571%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Jesup, Iowa?

Jesup, Iowa has about 2,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jesup, Iowa?

The typical household in Jesup, Iowa earns about $58,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jesup, Iowa expensive?

In Jesup, Iowa, the median home is worth about $129,400, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Jesup, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jesup, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jesup, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Jesup, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jesup, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jesup, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Jesup with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →