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Kirkville

Iowa · 167 residents · 0.563 sq mi
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Kirkville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−22%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
297 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+27%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
501091682272861990201020202024Kirkville
2024266
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,857
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,568
+99%since 2000
from $14,366 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+282%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+142%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkville, Iowa?

Kirkville, Iowa has about 167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkville, Iowa?

The typical household in Kirkville, Iowa earns about $57,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkville, Iowa expensive?

In Kirkville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,300.

How educated are people in Kirkville, Iowa?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirkville, Iowa?

About 1.7% of people in Kirkville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirkville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirkville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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