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Kimballton

Iowa · 291 residents · 0.762 sq mi
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Kimballton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
291
−15%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+25%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2402743083413751990201020202024Kimballton
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,409
+95%since 2000
from $13,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimballton, Iowa?

Kimballton, Iowa has about 291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kimballton, Iowa?

The typical household in Kimballton, Iowa earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kimballton, Iowa expensive?

In Kimballton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Kimballton, Iowa?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kimballton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimballton, Iowa?

About 19.3% of people in Kimballton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kimballton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kimballton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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