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Mount Ayr

Iowa · 1,623 residents · 2.7 sq mi
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Mount Ayr has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,625. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
−11%since 2000
from 1,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mount Ayr
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,455
+83%since 2000
from $14,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,796)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,537)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1%(16)
Diversity Score8.2%(133)
Diversity Score
8
+359%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Ayr, Iowa?

Mount Ayr, Iowa has about 1,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Ayr, Iowa?

The typical household in Mount Ayr, Iowa earns about $47,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Ayr, Iowa expensive?

In Mount Ayr, Iowa, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Ayr, Iowa?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Ayr, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Ayr, Iowa?

About 5.3% of people in Mount Ayr, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Ayr, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Ayr, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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