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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Hampton

Iowa · 3,660 residents · 3.352 sq mi
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New Hampton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,660
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024New Hampton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,527
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,082 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,165
−40%vs 2000
vs $20,255 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$261
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $343 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,633)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(75)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(3,656)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score1%(35)
Diversity Score
1
−53%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hampton, Iowa?

New Hampton, Iowa has about 3,660 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Hampton, Iowa earns about $23,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Hampton, Iowa expensive?

In New Hampton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in New Hampton, Iowa?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Hampton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Hampton, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in New Hampton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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