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Jewell Junction

Iowa · 1,216 residents · 3.871 sq mi
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Jewell Junction is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,216
−2%since 2000
from 1,239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8851K1K1K1K1990201020202024Jewell Junction
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,607
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,657
+127%since 2000
from $18,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,187)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian1.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(99)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,084)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(74)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score21.6%(263)
Diversity Score
22
+172%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewell Junction, Iowa?

Jewell Junction, Iowa has about 1,216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jewell Junction, Iowa earns about $76,607 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Jewell Junction, Iowa?

About 30.2% 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 3.2% 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 128 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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