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New Albin

Iowa · 428 residents (2025 est.) · 0.252 sq mi
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New Albin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,953. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
−24%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+7%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:428 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3744485235976711990201020202024New Albin
2024399
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,953
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,981 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,312
+137%since 2000
from $14,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−27%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+77%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score5.5%(22)
Diversity Score
6
+281%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
31.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albin, Iowa?

New Albin, Iowa has about 399 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Albin, Iowa?

The typical household in New Albin, Iowa earns about $61,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Albin, Iowa expensive?

In New Albin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,600, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in New Albin, Iowa?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Albin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Albin, Iowa?

About 3.5% of people in New Albin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Albin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, New Albin, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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