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Kellerton

Iowa · 243 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 $40,500. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,500. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−35%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2232833444044641990201020202024Kellerton
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,892
+83%since 2000
from $11,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(220)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3%(7)
Diversity Score16.4%(40)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kellerton, Iowa?

Kellerton, Iowa has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kellerton, Iowa?

The typical household in Kellerton, Iowa earns about $40,500 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Kellerton, Iowa?

About 5.9% 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 25.2% 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 79 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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