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New Albin

Iowa · 522 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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New Albin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−1%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,071 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3744485235976711990201020202024New Albin
2024399
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,615
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,981 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,619
+33%since 2000
from $14,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+60%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(506)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score4.3%(23)
Diversity Score
4
+199%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albin, Iowa?

New Albin, Iowa has about 522 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Albin, Iowa earns about $44,615 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $338 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 16.0% 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 40 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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