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Missouri Valley

Iowa · 2,678 residents · 3.322 sq mi
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Missouri Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,960. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,678
−10%since 2000
from 2,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Missouri Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,960
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,947
+44%since 2000
from $18,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,477)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(90)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0.5%(12)
Diversity Score11%(294)
Diversity Score
11
+472%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

Missouri Valley, Iowa has about 2,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Missouri Valley, Iowa earns about $52,960 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 $95,700, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

About 13.6% 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 15.1% of people in Missouri Valley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Missouri Valley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Missouri Valley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 210 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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