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Modale

Iowa · 283 residents · 1.041 sq mi
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Modale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,464. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−7%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−2%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1632172713253791990201020202024Modale
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,464
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,785
+4%since 2000
from $19,111 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score9.5%(27)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Modale, Iowa?

Modale, Iowa has about 283 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Modale, Iowa?

The typical household in Modale, Iowa earns about $49,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Modale, Iowa expensive?

In Modale, Iowa, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Modale, Iowa?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Modale, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Modale, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Modale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Modale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Modale, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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