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Little Rock

Iowa · 489 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Little Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $33,100. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

489
−2%since 1990
from 501 in 1990
1990 – 2025
482 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+1%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3844164484805121990201020202024Little Rock
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,938 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,514
+66%since 1990
from $9,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$294
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
86.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
13.9% rent
1.0
+6%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(487)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Diversity Score1%(5)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Little Rock, Iowa?

Little Rock, Iowa has about 489 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Little Rock, Iowa?

The typical household in Little Rock, Iowa earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Rock, Iowa expensive?

In Little Rock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,100, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Little Rock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Rock, Iowa?

About 9.6% of people in Little Rock, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Rock, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Rock, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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