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Massena

Iowa · 355 residents · 0.685 sq mi
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Massena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−14%since 2000
from 414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+8%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3003313623934241990201020202024Massena
2024383
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,175
+41%since 2000
from $15,012 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(344)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(27)
Diversity Score
8
+1146%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massena, Iowa?

Massena, Iowa has about 355 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Massena, Iowa?

The typical household in Massena, Iowa earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Massena, Iowa expensive?

In Massena, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Massena, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Massena, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Massena, Iowa?

About 15.0% of people in Massena, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Massena, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Massena, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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