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New Providence

Iowa · 236 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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New Providence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $61,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
+4%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1582032482923371990201020202024New Providence
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,357
+48%since 2000
from $18,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(220)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(15)
Diversity Score21.3%(50)
Diversity Score
21
+231%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+210%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Providence, Iowa?

New Providence, Iowa has about 236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Providence, Iowa earns about $64,000 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 $61,400, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in New Providence, Iowa?

About 26.4% 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 6.1% 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 9 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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