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Nashua

Iowa · 1,505 residents (2025 est.) · 2.922 sq mi
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Nashua has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,622
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−5%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,505 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Nashua
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,597
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,713 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,297
+126%since 2000
from $16,031 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+1%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,603)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,499)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(97)
Diversity Score17.8%(288)
Diversity Score
18
+1337%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashua, Iowa?

Nashua, Iowa has about 1,622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nashua, Iowa?

The typical household in Nashua, Iowa earns about $66,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashua, Iowa expensive?

In Nashua, Iowa, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Nashua, Iowa?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nashua, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashua, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Nashua, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashua, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashua, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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