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Klemme

Iowa · 507 residents · 0.5 sq mi
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Klemme has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,864. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
507
−15%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3975296617929241990201020202024Klemme
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,864
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,614 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,845
+8%since 2000
from $15,581 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(499)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.1%(41)
Diversity Score19.6%(99)
Diversity Score
20
+152%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klemme, Iowa?

Klemme, Iowa has about 507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Klemme, Iowa?

The typical household in Klemme, Iowa earns about $38,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klemme, Iowa expensive?

In Klemme, Iowa, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Klemme, Iowa?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Klemme, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klemme, Iowa?

About 15.4% of people in Klemme, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klemme, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Klemme, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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