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Neola

Iowa · 918 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Neola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $133,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
918
+9%since 2000
from 845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7908819731K1K1990201020202024Neola
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,938
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,680
+50%since 2000
from $17,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(856)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score10.3%(94)
Diversity Score
10
+335%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neola, Iowa?

Neola, Iowa has about 918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neola, Iowa?

The typical household in Neola, Iowa earns about $57,938 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 $133,900, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Neola, Iowa?

About 15.4% 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 8.2% of people in Neola, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neola, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Neola, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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