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Kirkman

Iowa · 56 residents (2025 est.) · 0.257 sq mi
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Kirkman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,917. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−24%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
226 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+12%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39546882971990201020202024Kirkman
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,917
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,614
+87%since 2000
from $16,941 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+88%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(9)
Diversity Score
16
+68%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−14%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
31.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2012
from 27.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkman, Iowa?

Kirkman, Iowa has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkman, Iowa?

The typical household in Kirkman, Iowa earns about $77,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkman, Iowa expensive?

In Kirkman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkman, Iowa?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirkman, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Kirkman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirkman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirkman, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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