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New Virginia

Iowa · 507 residents (2025 est.) · 0.45 sq mi
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New Virginia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,188. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,600. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
+25%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,304 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−15%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:507 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4164685205726241990201020202024New Virginia
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,188
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,650
+57%since 2000
from $20,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−7%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(576)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(11)
Diversity Score4.6%(27)
Diversity Score
5
+750%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 84.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Virginia, Iowa?

New Virginia, Iowa has about 587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Virginia, Iowa earns about $77,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Virginia, Iowa expensive?

In New Virginia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $180,600, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in New Virginia, Iowa?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in New Virginia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Virginia, Iowa?

About 1.4% of people in New Virginia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Virginia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, New Virginia, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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