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Moulton

Iowa · 605 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Moulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,564. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
−8%since 2000
from 658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635686737788831990201020202024Moulton
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,564
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,692 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,563
−1%since 2000
from $14,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+25%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(642)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(594)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(14)
Diversity Score7.6%(46)
Diversity Score
8
+394%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moulton, Iowa?

Moulton, Iowa has about 605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moulton, Iowa?

The typical household in Moulton, Iowa earns about $24,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moulton, Iowa expensive?

In Moulton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Moulton, Iowa?

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

What is the poverty rate in Moulton, Iowa?

About 20.5% of people in Moulton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moulton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Moulton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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