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Mystic

Iowa · 322 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 266 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,200. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
322
−45%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1792904025146251990201020202024Mystic
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,297
+46%since 2000
from $11,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+2%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mystic, Iowa?

Mystic, Iowa has about 322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mystic, Iowa?

The typical household in Mystic, Iowa earns about $38,750 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 $49,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Mystic, Iowa?

About 2.5% 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 15.2% of people in Mystic, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mystic, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mystic, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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