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Neola

Iowa · 845 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Neola is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 5% 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 $86,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

845
−5%since 1990
from 894 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,058 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+13%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7908819731K1K1990201020202024Neola
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,737
+59%since 1990
from $11,184 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$505
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.8
+16%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(880)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.4%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.7%(6)
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2
−46%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 29.9 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 Neola, Iowa?

Neola, Iowa has about 845 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Neola, Iowa?

The typical household in Neola, Iowa earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neola, Iowa expensive?

In Neola, Iowa, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Neola, Iowa?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Neola, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neola, Iowa?

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

Has Neola, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Neola, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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