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Kellerton

Iowa · 315 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Kellerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,850. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−15%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2232833444044641990201020202024Kellerton
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,850
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,955
+13%since 2000
from $11,442 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+69%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(17)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kellerton, Iowa?

Kellerton, Iowa has about 315 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kellerton, Iowa?

The typical household in Kellerton, Iowa earns about $33,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kellerton, Iowa expensive?

In Kellerton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Kellerton, Iowa?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kellerton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kellerton, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Kellerton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kellerton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kellerton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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