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Nodaway

Iowa · 74 residents · 0.669 sq mi
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Nodaway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−44%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+2%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48751021281551990201020202024Nodaway
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,187
+63%since 2000
from $16,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+97%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(69)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(3)
Diversity Score15.2%(11)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nodaway, Iowa?

Nodaway, Iowa has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nodaway, Iowa?

The typical household in Nodaway, Iowa earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nodaway, Iowa expensive?

In Nodaway, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,700.

How educated are people in Nodaway, Iowa?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nodaway, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nodaway, Iowa?

About 23.6% of people in Nodaway, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nodaway, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Nodaway, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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