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Letts

Iowa · 384 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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Letts has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
384
−2%since 2000
from 392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
677 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3233944665376081990201020202024Letts
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,016
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,338
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,285 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(373)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score15%(58)
Diversity Score
15
+60%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Letts, Iowa?

Letts, Iowa has about 384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Letts, Iowa?

The typical household in Letts, Iowa earns about $46,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Letts, Iowa expensive?

In Letts, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Letts, Iowa?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Letts, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Letts, Iowa?

About 2.2% of people in Letts, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Letts, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Letts, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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