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Kirkman

Iowa · 56 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Kirkman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 5% 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 $65,000. With a median age of 60.0, 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 60.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
56
−26%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.0
+41%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39546882971990201020202024Kirkman
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,074
+78%since 2000
from $16,941 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+31%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(4)
Asian3.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25%(14)
Diversity Score
25
+161%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
35.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkman, Iowa?

Kirkman, Iowa has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkman, Iowa?

The typical household in Kirkman, Iowa earns about $61,250 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkman, Iowa?

About 4.7% 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 11.1% 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 36 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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