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Montpelier

Iowa · 186 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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Montpelier has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,408. Population has grown 22% since 2021. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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

186
+22%vs 2021
vs 153 in 2021
2020 – 2024
380 / sq mi
+22%vs 2021
vs 312 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.8
−6%vs 2021
vs 51.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
14616819121323620202024Montpelier
2024209
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,408
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $56,400 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$34,178
−3%vs 2021
vs $35,181 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
10.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade90.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$68,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $67,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
94.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.9% in 2021
5.7% rent
1.2
+4%vs 2021
vs 1.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(19)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(51)
27
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
18.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
42.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
19.7%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.3% in 2021
62.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.7% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
10.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Montpelier, Iowa?

Montpelier, Iowa has about 186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montpelier, Iowa?

The typical household in Montpelier, Iowa earns about $54,408 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 $68,000.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Iowa?

About 18.7% 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 10.8% 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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