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Morning Sun

Iowa · 688 residents (2025 est.) · 0.777 sq mi
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Morning Sun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,350. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
802
−8%since 2000
from 872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,032 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+22%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6557819071K1K1990201020202024Morning Sun
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,350
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,768
+72%since 2000
from $19,041 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+33%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(829)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(732)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(62)
Diversity Score20.1%(161)
Diversity Score
20
+91%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morning Sun, Iowa?

Morning Sun, Iowa has about 802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morning Sun, Iowa?

The typical household in Morning Sun, Iowa earns about $56,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morning Sun, Iowa expensive?

In Morning Sun, Iowa, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Morning Sun, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Morning Sun, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morning Sun, Iowa?

About 11.3% of people in Morning Sun, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morning Sun, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Morning Sun, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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