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Kalona

Iowa · 2,630 residents · 2.155 sq mi
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Kalona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,575. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,630
+15%since 2000
from 2,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Kalona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,575
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,181
+30%since 2000
from $22,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,232)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(97)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,386)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(138)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other4.6%(122)
Diversity Score25.2%(661)
Diversity Score
25
+493%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kalona, Iowa?

Kalona, Iowa has about 2,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kalona, Iowa?

The typical household in Kalona, Iowa earns about $58,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalona, Iowa expensive?

In Kalona, Iowa, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Kalona, Iowa?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kalona, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalona, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in Kalona, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kalona, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kalona, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 672 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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