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Ocheyedan

Iowa · 439 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Ocheyedan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,100. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
−18%since 2000
from 536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
388 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+18%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3684344995646301990201020202024Ocheyedan
2024511
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,429
+75%since 2000
from $14,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(407)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(14)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score13.1%(57)
Diversity Score
13
+839%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocheyedan, Iowa?

Ocheyedan, Iowa has about 439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocheyedan, Iowa?

The typical household in Ocheyedan, Iowa earns about $60,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocheyedan, Iowa expensive?

In Ocheyedan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Ocheyedan, Iowa?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ocheyedan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocheyedan, Iowa?

About 26.1% of people in Ocheyedan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocheyedan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocheyedan, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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