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Montpelier

Iowa · 209 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Montpelier is home to 209 people in Iowa. The median age is 63.1, about 24 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

209
−8%since 2023
from 228 in 2023
2020 – 2024
427 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 465 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
63.1
+7%since 2023
from 58.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.49 sq mi
Population, 20202024
14616819121323620202024Montpelier
2024209
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.7%(35)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6451.2%(107)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.2%(36)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.8%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$70,938
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,186 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$30,175
−10%since 2023
from $33,662 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.167
+18%since 2023
from 0.141 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance43.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical43.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information34.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$255,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $253,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.20 people
+8%since 2023
from 2.04 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.6
−2%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German13.9%(29)
Irish12.9%(27)
English11%(23)
American4.3%(9)
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
8.3%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
42.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.3%(56)
Married53.7%(65)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married89.8%(79)
Widowed10.2%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.4%
US average: 13.8%
32.1%
US average: 18.4%
15.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
95.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(9)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Iowa?

Montpelier, Iowa has about 209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montpelier, Iowa?

The typical household in Montpelier, Iowa earns about $70,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montpelier, Iowa expensive?

In Montpelier, Iowa, the median home is worth about $255,100.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Iowa?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montpelier, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montpelier, Iowa?

About 4.8% of people in Montpelier, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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