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Mingo

Iowa · 302 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Mingo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
+12%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
−9%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002472953423891990201020202024Mingo
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,393
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,837
+53%since 2000
from $18,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(293)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(13)
Diversity Score
4
−10%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
2.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mingo, Iowa?

Mingo, Iowa has about 302 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mingo, Iowa?

The typical household in Mingo, Iowa earns about $58,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mingo, Iowa expensive?

In Mingo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $135,300, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Mingo, Iowa?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mingo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mingo, Iowa?

About 10.7% of people in Mingo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mingo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mingo, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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