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Kelley

Iowa · 304 residents · 0.741 sq mi
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Kelley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,700. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
304
+1%since 2000
from 300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+7%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2312773243704171990201020202024Kelley
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,235
+100%since 2000
from $17,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration22%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance18.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(265)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(13)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score19.8%(60)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Female
42.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelley, Iowa?

Kelley, Iowa has about 304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelley, Iowa?

The typical household in Kelley, Iowa earns about $101,250 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 $156,700, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Kelley, Iowa?

About 35.8% 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 8.5% of people in Kelley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kelley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kelley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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