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Neola

Iowa · 842 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Neola is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $128,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
842
Unchangedsince 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7908819731K1K1990201020202024Neola
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,479
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,384
+49%since 2000
from $17,737 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(813)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score9.8%(83)
Diversity Score
10
+315%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neola, Iowa?

Neola, Iowa has about 842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neola, Iowa?

The typical household in Neola, Iowa earns about $59,479 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Neola, Iowa?

About 23.5% 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 12.7% 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 52 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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