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Knierim

Iowa · 53 residents · 0.995 sq mi
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Knierim is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $34,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
53
−24%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3458831071311990201020202024Knierim
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,691
+135%since 2000
from $20,280 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−36%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 87.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knierim, Iowa?

Knierim, Iowa has about 53 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knierim, Iowa?

The typical household in Knierim, Iowa earns about $73,125 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 $34,400.

How educated are people in Knierim, Iowa?

About 37.8% 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 3.5% of people in Knierim, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knierim, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Knierim, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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