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Kiron

Iowa · 279 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Kiron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
+2%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+2%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2162552943333721990201020202024Kiron
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,071
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,892
+36%since 2000
from $16,061 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.9%(95)
Diversity Score
34
+429%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kiron, Iowa?

Kiron, Iowa has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kiron, Iowa?

The typical household in Kiron, Iowa earns about $36,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kiron, Iowa expensive?

In Kiron, Iowa, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Kiron, Iowa?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kiron, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kiron, Iowa?

About 25.0% of people in Kiron, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kiron, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kiron, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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