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Mystic

Iowa · 588 residents · 2.944 sq mi
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Mystic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,568. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,800. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

588
+9%since 1990
from 541 in 1990
1990 – 2025
200 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 184 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1792904025146251990201020202024Mystic
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,568
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,846
+98%since 1990
from $5,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
19.1% rent
1.2
+2%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(537)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mystic, Iowa?

Mystic, Iowa has about 588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mystic, Iowa?

The typical household in Mystic, Iowa earns about $25,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mystic, Iowa expensive?

In Mystic, Iowa, the median home is worth about $31,800, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Mystic, Iowa?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mystic, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mystic, Iowa?

About 22.9% of people in Mystic, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mystic, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mystic, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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