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New Virginia

Iowa · 469 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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New Virginia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
+8%since 1990
from 433 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 962 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
−2%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4164685205726241990201020202024New Virginia
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,803
+87%since 1990
from $11,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+43%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−69%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 35.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Virginia, Iowa?

New Virginia, Iowa has about 469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Virginia, Iowa earns about $38,750 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in New Virginia, Iowa?

About 7.4% 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 9.9% 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 36 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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