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Morning Sun

Iowa · 836 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Morning Sun has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,266. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
836
−4%since 2000
from 872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6557819071K1K1990201020202024Morning Sun
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,266
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,409
−3%since 2000
from $19,041 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(810)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(19)
Diversity Score10.4%(87)
Diversity Score
10
−1%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morning Sun, Iowa?

Morning Sun, Iowa has about 836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Morning Sun, Iowa earns about $52,266 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $558 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 15.1% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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