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Kingsley

Iowa · 1,245 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Kingsley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,697. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,800. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,245
+10%since 1990
from 1,129 in 1990
1990 – 2025
771 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 700 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
−4%since 1990
from 44.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kingsley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,697
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,052
+61%since 1990
from $11,798 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.3
+42%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,120)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2
−33%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsley, Iowa?

Kingsley, Iowa has about 1,245 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kingsley, Iowa?

The typical household in Kingsley, Iowa earns about $34,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsley, Iowa expensive?

In Kingsley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsley, Iowa?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsley, Iowa?

About 6.9% of people in Kingsley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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