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Mallard

Iowa · 274 residents · 0.392 sq mi
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Mallard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,635. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−8%since 2000
from 298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
−3%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012432863293711990201020202024Mallard
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,635
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,235
+17%since 2000
from $16,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,400
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−30%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(29)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.4%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mallard, Iowa?

Mallard, Iowa has about 274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mallard, Iowa?

The typical household in Mallard, Iowa earns about $31,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mallard, Iowa expensive?

In Mallard, Iowa, the median home is worth about $23,400, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Mallard, Iowa?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mallard, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mallard, Iowa?

About 16.0% of people in Mallard, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mallard, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mallard, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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