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North English

Iowa · 1,041 residents (2025 est.) · 0.607 sq mi
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North English has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,531. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−14%since 2000
from 991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,404 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−4%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,041 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7859071K1K1K1990201020202024North English
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,531
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,639 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,740
+90%since 2000
from $16,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+17%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(976)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(66)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score21.3%(182)
Diversity Score
21
+610%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North English, Iowa?

North English, Iowa has about 852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North English, Iowa?

The typical household in North English, Iowa earns about $54,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North English, Iowa expensive?

In North English, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in North English, Iowa?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in North English, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North English, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in North English, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has North English, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, North English, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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