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Kingsley

Iowa · 1,396 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Kingsley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
1,396
+12%since 2000
from 1,245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
865 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kingsley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,870
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,550
+87%since 2000
from $19,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,328)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(18)
Diversity Score10.2%(142)
Diversity Score
10
+529%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsley, Iowa?

Kingsley, Iowa has about 1,396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsley, Iowa?

The typical household in Kingsley, Iowa earns about $60,870 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 $123,800, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsley, Iowa?

About 30.1% 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 4.4% 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 267 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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