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Maharishi Vedic City

Iowa · 259 residents · 3.341 sq mi
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Maharishi Vedic City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,719. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2009. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $350,000. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
+53%since 2009
from 169 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+53%since 2009
from 51 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
57.8
+6%since 2009
from 54.7 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
112283454624795200920202024Maharishi Vedic City
2024282
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,719
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $90,104 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,948
−8%since 2009
from $37,094 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $400,000 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $971 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+39%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(168)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(241)
Black2.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(36)
Diversity Score
14
+857%since 2009
from 1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
27.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
69.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa?

Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa has about 259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa?

The typical household in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa earns about $56,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa expensive?

In Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $350,000, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa?

About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa?

About 15.6% of people in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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