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Mooar

Iowa · 144 residents · 2.646 sq mi
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Mooar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,423. Population has fallen 45% since 2023, a loss of 116 residents. Median home value is $77,200. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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

Total population
144
−45%since 2023
from 260 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−45%since 2023
from 98 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+59%since 2023
from 35.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
12617923328633920202024Mooar
2024144
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 199%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5422.2%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.4%(38)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(14)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.7%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,423
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,861 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,328
+44%since 2023
from $33,537 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+14%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+14%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(6)
Diversity Score
10
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
English33.3%(48)
American25%(36)
Irish23.6%(34)
German4.9%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+16%since 2023
from 9.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Female
45.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(24)
Married60.3%(47)
Widowed9%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(12)
Married81.8%(54)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mooar, Iowa?

Mooar, Iowa has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mooar, Iowa?

The typical household in Mooar, Iowa earns about $69,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mooar, Iowa expensive?

In Mooar, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,200.

How educated are people in Mooar, Iowa?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mooar, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mooar, Iowa?

About 4.9% of people in Mooar, 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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