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Northboro

Iowa · 52 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+11%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
264666861061990201020202024Northboro
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,818
+62%since 2000
from $15,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing35.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$23,000
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
3.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(5)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+212%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.6%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northboro, Iowa?

Northboro, Iowa has about 52 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Northboro, Iowa expensive?

In Northboro, Iowa, the median home is worth about $23,000.

How educated are people in Northboro, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northboro, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northboro, Iowa?

About 11.3% of people in Northboro, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northboro, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Northboro, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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