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Little Rock

Iowa · 439 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Little Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,018. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
−10%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
433 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−1%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3844164484805121990201020202024Little Rock
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,018
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,078
+68%since 2000
from $15,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(391)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(10)
Diversity Score23.1%(101)
Diversity Score
23
+2166%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+134%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Rock, Iowa?

Little Rock, Iowa has about 439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Rock, Iowa earns about $54,018 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Little Rock, Iowa?

About 15.6% 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 3.3% 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 62 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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