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New Albin

Iowa · 432 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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New Albin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,696. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
−18%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,714 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+21%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3744485235976711990201020202024New Albin
2024399
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,696
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,019
+64%since 2000
from $14,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−19%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+110%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Albin, Iowa?

New Albin, Iowa has about 432 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Albin, Iowa earns about $46,696 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in New Albin, Iowa?

About 8.4% 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 7.8% 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 130 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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