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Massena

Iowa · 359 residents · 0.685 sq mi
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Massena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,708. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
−13%since 2000
from 414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
−3%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3003313623934241990201020202024Massena
2024383
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,708
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,611
+84%since 2000
from $15,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other2.6%(9)
Diversity Score10.6%(38)
Diversity Score
11
+1649%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+96%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Massena, Iowa?

Massena, Iowa has about 359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Massena, Iowa?

The typical household in Massena, Iowa earns about $62,708 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Massena, Iowa?

About 21.8% 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 5.2% 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 17 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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