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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Missouri Valley

Iowa · 2,888 residents · 3.322 sq mi
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Missouri Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,813. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,888
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Missouri Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,813
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,594 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,885
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,031 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.2%
+8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$281
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $458 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,949)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(57)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score1.2%(35)
Diversity Score
1
−37%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

Missouri Valley, Iowa has about 2,888 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

The typical household in Missouri Valley, Iowa earns about $22,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Missouri Valley, Iowa expensive?

In Missouri Valley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

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

What is the poverty rate in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

About 14.2% of people in Missouri Valley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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