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Maharishi Vedic City

Iowa · 277 residents · 3.341 sq mi
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Maharishi Vedic City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,688. Population has fallen 49% since 2019, a loss of 267 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $317,400. With a median age of 67.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−49%since 2019
from 544 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
−49%since 2019
from 163 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
67.9
+24%since 2019
from 54.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
112283454624795200920202024Maharishi Vedic City
2024282
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,688
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,321 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,763
+18%since 2019
from $26,160 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $243,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $930 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
62.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−21%since 2019
from 5.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(303)
Black7.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(50)
Asian20.4%(111)
Other7.2%(39)
Diversity Score78.6%(428)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(233)
Black4.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian5.1%(14)
Other4.1%(11)
Diversity Score35.9%(100)
Diversity Score
36
−54%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+18%since 2019
from 11.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
35.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
Female
38.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
Foreign born
36.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa?

Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa has about 277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa earns about $69,688 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 $317,400, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa?

About 71.0% 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 22.9% of people in Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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