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Mingo

Iowa · 302 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Mingo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
37.5
−6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002472953423891990201020202024Mingo
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,039
+33%since 2000
from $18,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(275)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.6%(11)
Diversity Score14.6%(44)
Diversity Score
15
+217%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mingo, Iowa?

Mingo, Iowa has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mingo, Iowa?

The typical household in Mingo, Iowa earns about $48,375 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Mingo, Iowa?

About 12.2% 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 5.9% 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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