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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Missouri Valley

Iowa · 2,992 residents · 3.322 sq mi
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Missouri Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,594. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,992
+4%since 1990
from 2,888 in 1990
1990 – 2025
901 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 869 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+6%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Missouri Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,594
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,031
+66%since 1990
from $10,885 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−8.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
33.6% rent
2.0
+32%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,949)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(57)
2
+60%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

Missouri Valley, Iowa has about 2,992 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Missouri Valley, Iowa earns about $36,594 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

About 11.6% 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 5.6% of people in Missouri Valley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Missouri Valley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Missouri Valley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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