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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kelley

Iowa · 246 residents · 0.741 sq mi
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Kelley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. Median home value is $41,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−18%vs 2000
vs 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2312773243704171990201020202024Kelley
2024382
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.1%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 914.6%(36)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(19)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.3%(13)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.7%(9)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3421.1%(52)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4415%(37)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5411.4%(28)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 644.1%(10)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.1%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 844.9%(12)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,083
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,095
−43%vs 2000
vs $17,574 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $571 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kelley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(16)
Asian origin
Mongolian0.3%(1)
Ancestry
German33.8%(129)
Norwegian14.4%(55)
English11.8%(45)
Irish9.9%(38)
Swiss4.2%(16)
French3.4%(13)
American2.1%(8)
Italian2.1%(8)
Danish1.8%(7)
Swedish1.8%(7)
Dutch0.8%(3)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.8%(3)
Belgian0.5%(2)
Czech0.3%(1)
Russian0.3%(1)
Welsh0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−15.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.6%(88)
Married37%(67)
Widowed0.6%(1)
Divorced13.8%(25)
Women 15+
Never married7.7%(12)
Married49%(76)
Widowed5.8%(9)
Divorced37.4%(58)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelley, Iowa?

Kelley, Iowa has about 246 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kelley, Iowa?

The typical household in Kelley, Iowa earns about $27,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelley, Iowa expensive?

In Kelley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Kelley, Iowa?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kelley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelley, Iowa?

About 3.3% of people in Kelley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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