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Keomah

Iowa · 84 residents · 0.063 sq mi
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Keomah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $135,000. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−13%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.8
+12%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5577991211431990201020202024Keomah
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,517
+31%since 2000
from $27,891 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(7)
Diversity Score
9
+234%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keomah, Iowa?

Keomah, Iowa has about 84 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keomah, Iowa?

The typical household in Keomah, Iowa earns about $78,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keomah, Iowa expensive?

In Keomah, Iowa, the median home is worth about $135,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Keomah, Iowa?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Keomah, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keomah, Iowa?

About 5.7% of people in Keomah, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keomah, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Keomah, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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