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Knierim

Iowa · 51 residents (2025 est.) · 0.995 sq mi
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Knierim has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 217%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
+9%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+22%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3458831071311990201020202024Knierim
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,000
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,172
+83%since 2000
from $20,280 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
+5%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+217%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+73%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(2)
Diversity Score6.4%(5)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+47.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 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
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 87.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Knierim, Iowa?

Knierim, Iowa has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knierim, Iowa?

The typical household in Knierim, Iowa earns about $89,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knierim, Iowa expensive?

In Knierim, Iowa, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Knierim, Iowa?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Knierim, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knierim, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Knierim, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knierim, Iowa grown since 1990?

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

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