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New Providence

Iowa · 228 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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New Providence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
Unchangedsince 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1582032482923371990201020202024New Providence
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,034
−3%since 2000
from $18,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(219)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(13)
Diversity Score18.7%(43)
Diversity Score
19
+191%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+107%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Providence, Iowa?

New Providence, Iowa has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Providence, Iowa earns about $42,813 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in New Providence, Iowa?

About 19.4% 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 15.8% of people in New Providence, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Providence, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, New Providence, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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