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Moscow

Iowa · 614 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Moscow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,181. Population has grown 24% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $201,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
+24%since 2023
from 494 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
516 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 415 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
24034244454664820202024Moscow
2024614
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,181
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,489 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,629
−2%since 2023
from $45,557 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
−19%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance25.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services25.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $216,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+6%since 2023
from 22.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
Female
28.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Iowa?

Moscow, Iowa has about 614 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Iowa?

The typical household in Moscow, Iowa earns about $87,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moscow, Iowa expensive?

In Moscow, Iowa, the median home is worth about $201,800.

How educated are people in Moscow, Iowa?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Moscow, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moscow, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Moscow, 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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