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Modale

Iowa · 273 residents · 1.041 sq mi
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Modale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
−10%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1632172713253791990201020202024Modale
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,719
+56%since 2000
from $19,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(260)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Modale, Iowa?

Modale, Iowa has about 273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Modale, Iowa?

The typical household in Modale, Iowa earns about $47,500 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 $76,900.

How educated are people in Modale, Iowa?

About 11.3% 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 11.0% of people in Modale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Modale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Modale, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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