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Little Rock

Iowa · 459 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 $33,194. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
459
−6%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
−2%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3844164484805121990201020202024Little Rock
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,194
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,849
+15%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−49.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(487)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(7)
Diversity Score
2
+60%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Rock, Iowa?

Little Rock, Iowa has about 459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Rock, Iowa earns about $33,194 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock, Iowa?

About 9.3% 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 8.5% 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 42 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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