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Montezuma

Iowa · 1,442 residents · 2.47 sq mi
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Montezuma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,442
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Montezuma
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,723
+50%since 2000
from $17,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,416)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.1%(88)
Diversity Score18.6%(268)
Diversity Score
19
+613%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma, Iowa?

Montezuma, Iowa has about 1,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montezuma, Iowa?

The typical household in Montezuma, Iowa earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montezuma, Iowa expensive?

In Montezuma, Iowa, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Montezuma, Iowa?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montezuma, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montezuma, Iowa?

About 20.5% of people in Montezuma, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montezuma, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Montezuma, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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