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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Providence

Iowa · 245 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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New Providence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $26,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

245
+8%vs 2000
vs 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
245 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.8
+17%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1582032482923371990201020202024New Providence
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,108
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,514 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.6%
+14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,600
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $267 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
1.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(15)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score2%(5)
2
−69%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.9%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Providence, Iowa?

New Providence, Iowa has about 245 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Providence, Iowa earns about $20,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Providence, Iowa expensive?

In New Providence, Iowa, the median home is worth about $26,600, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in New Providence, Iowa?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Providence, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Providence, Iowa?

About 21.6% of people in New Providence, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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