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Morning Sun

Iowa · 835 residents · 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 $22,350. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
835
−4%vs 2000
vs 872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6557819071K1K1990201020202024Morning Sun
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,350
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,727 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,548
−45%vs 2000
vs $19,041 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$289
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(809)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.4%(20)
Diversity Score7.6%(63)
Diversity Score
8
−28%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morning Sun, Iowa?

Morning Sun, Iowa has about 835 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Morning Sun, Iowa earns about $22,350 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 $27,200, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Morning Sun, Iowa?

About 11.9% 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 12.6% of people in Morning Sun, 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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