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Miles

Iowa · 445 residents · 1.264 sq mi
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Miles has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
−4%since 2000
from 462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+17%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3623894174444711990201020202024Miles
2024398
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,278
+25%since 2000
from $17,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(454)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(430)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(17)
Diversity Score13.6%(60)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miles, Iowa?

Miles, Iowa has about 445 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Miles, Iowa?

The typical household in Miles, Iowa earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miles, Iowa expensive?

In Miles, Iowa, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Miles, Iowa?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Miles, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miles, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Miles, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miles, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Miles, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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