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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jewell Junction

Iowa · 1,239 residents · 3.871 sq mi
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Jewell Junction has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,614. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,239
+14%since 1990
from 1,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
320 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 281 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
−4%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8851K1K1K1K1990201020202024Jewell Junction
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,614
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,479 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,780
+63%since 1990
from $11,524 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
23.8% rent
1.9
+27%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,065)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian1.7%(18)
Diversity Score8.2%(89)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,187)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian1.9%(24)
Diversity Score8%(99)
8
−3%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewell Junction, Iowa?

Jewell Junction, Iowa has about 1,239 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jewell Junction, Iowa?

The typical household in Jewell Junction, Iowa earns about $42,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewell Junction, Iowa expensive?

In Jewell Junction, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Jewell Junction, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jewell Junction, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewell Junction, Iowa?

About 4.4% of people in Jewell Junction, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewell Junction, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewell Junction, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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