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Nashua

Iowa · 1,618 residents · 2.922 sq mi
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Nashua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,713. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $55,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,618
+10%since 1990
from 1,476 in 1990
1990 – 2025
554 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 505 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
−2%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Nashua
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,713
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,781 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,031
+49%since 1990
from $10,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
20.8% rent
1.7
+23%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.2%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,603)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(20)
1
+631%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−34%since 1990
from 22.0 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 Nashua, Iowa?

Nashua, Iowa has about 1,618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nashua, Iowa?

The typical household in Nashua, Iowa earns about $31,713 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Nashua, Iowa?

About 13.0% 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 9.0% 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 142 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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