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Mallard

Iowa · 257 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 $35,833. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,400. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−14%since 2000
from 298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+9%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012432863293711990201020202024Mallard
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,880
+100%since 2000
from $16,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mallard, Iowa?

Mallard, Iowa has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mallard, Iowa?

The typical household in Mallard, Iowa earns about $35,833 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 $51,400, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Mallard, Iowa?

About 9.0% 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 7.9% 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 97 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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