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Larchwood

Iowa · 866 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Larchwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
866
+10%since 2000
from 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058229401K1K1990201020202024Larchwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,632
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,421
+6%since 2000
from $21,092 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(11)
Diversity Score6.4%(55)
Diversity Score
6
+399%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larchwood, Iowa?

Larchwood, Iowa has about 866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larchwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Larchwood, Iowa earns about $49,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larchwood, Iowa expensive?

In Larchwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Larchwood, Iowa?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Larchwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larchwood, Iowa?

About 2.1% of people in Larchwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larchwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Larchwood, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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