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Kamrar

Iowa · 179 residents · 0.854 sq mi
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Kamrar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,032. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
−22%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+21%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1361611872122381990201020202024Kamrar
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,032
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,099
+33%since 2000
from $15,892 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(166)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+91%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kamrar, Iowa?

Kamrar, Iowa has about 179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kamrar, Iowa?

The typical household in Kamrar, Iowa earns about $44,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Kamrar, Iowa?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kamrar, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kamrar, Iowa?

About 5.9% of people in Kamrar, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kamrar, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kamrar, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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