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Larchwood

Iowa · 926 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Larchwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,792. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
926
+18%since 2000
from 788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7058229401K1K1990201020202024Larchwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,792
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,258
+34%since 2000
from $21,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(877)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(22)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8%(74)
Diversity Score
8
+531%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larchwood, Iowa?

Larchwood, Iowa has about 926 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larchwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Larchwood, Iowa earns about $44,792 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 $145,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Larchwood, Iowa?

About 26.5% 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 5.7% 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 182 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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