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Moville

Iowa · 1,687 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Moville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,300. Households here earn about 25% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,687
+7%since 2000
from 1,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,838 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−1%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,659
+87%since 2000
from $19,578 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,557)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,545)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(60)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.8%(47)
Diversity Score17.4%(293)
Diversity Score
17
+453%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moville, Iowa?

Moville, Iowa has about 1,687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moville, Iowa?

The typical household in Moville, Iowa earns about $77,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moville, Iowa expensive?

In Moville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Moville, Iowa?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moville, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in Moville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Moville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 381 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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