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New Virginia

Iowa · 498 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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New Virginia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
+6%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4164685205726241990201020202024New Virginia
2024587
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,195
+36%since 2000
from $20,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(463)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score7.5%(37)
Diversity Score
7
+1285%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 84.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Virginia, Iowa?

New Virginia, Iowa has about 498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Virginia, Iowa earns about $69,500 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in New Virginia, Iowa?

About 13.8% 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 4.6% 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 65 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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