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Kellogg

Iowa · 606 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Kellogg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,100. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
Unchangedsince 2000
from 606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4895676467258031990201020202024Kellogg
2024676
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,031
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,710
+50%since 2000
from $17,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score8.3%(50)
Diversity Score
8
+123%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kellogg, Iowa?

Kellogg, Iowa has about 606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kellogg, Iowa?

The typical household in Kellogg, Iowa earns about $37,031 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Kellogg, Iowa?

About 10.2% 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 24.0% of people in Kellogg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kellogg, Iowa grown since 1990?

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

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

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