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Kellogg

Iowa · 599 residents (2025 est.) · 0.371 sq mi
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Kellogg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
+12%since 2000
from 606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,822 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+23%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:599 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4895676467258031990201020202024Kellogg
2024676
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,944
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,284
+47%since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+8%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+69%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(591)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(659)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.2%(42)
Diversity Score
6
+66%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+102%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+30.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kellogg, Iowa?

Kellogg, Iowa has about 676 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kellogg, Iowa?

The typical household in Kellogg, Iowa earns about $36,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kellogg, Iowa expensive?

In Kellogg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Kellogg, Iowa?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kellogg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kellogg, Iowa?

About 25.3% of people in Kellogg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kellogg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kellogg, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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