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Moravia

Iowa · 637 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Moravia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,641. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637
−11%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−6%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5616387157928691990201020202024Moravia
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,641
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,300
+47%since 2000
from $15,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(706)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score4.8%(31)
Diversity Score
5
+1272%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moravia, Iowa?

Moravia, Iowa has about 637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moravia, Iowa?

The typical household in Moravia, Iowa earns about $46,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moravia, Iowa expensive?

In Moravia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Moravia, Iowa?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Moravia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moravia, Iowa?

About 11.7% of people in Moravia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moravia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Moravia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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