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Morning Sun

Iowa · 872 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Morning Sun has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,727. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $41,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

872
+4%since 1990
from 835 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,122 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,075 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+1%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6557819071K1K1990201020202024Morning Sun
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,727
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,041
+81%since 1990
from $10,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
20.1% rent
1.1
−10%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(809)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(6)
Diversity Score7.6%(63)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(829)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score10.5%(92)
11
+39%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Morning Sun, Iowa?

Morning Sun, Iowa has about 872 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Morning Sun, Iowa earns about $37,727 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 $41,200, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Morning Sun, Iowa?

About 13.1% 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 12.2% of people in Morning Sun, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morning Sun, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Morning Sun, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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