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Jesup

Iowa · 2,508 residents · 1.841 sq mi
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Jesup is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,508
+13%since 2000
from 2,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,362 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jesup
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,568
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,114
+64%since 2000
from $17,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,397)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(41)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other5.6%(141)
Diversity Score17.7%(443)
Diversity Score
18
+725%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jesup, Iowa?

Jesup, Iowa has about 2,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jesup, Iowa?

The typical household in Jesup, Iowa earns about $80,568 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 $156,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Jesup, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 3.3% 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 387 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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