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Odebolt

Iowa · 967 residents (2025 est.) · 1.032 sq mi
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Odebolt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,417. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 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 $98,800. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
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
945
−18%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
916 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+12%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:967 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8369461K1K1K1990201020202024Odebolt
2024945
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,417
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,694
+136%since 2000
from $15,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−9%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,140)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(915)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score7.7%(73)
Diversity Score
8
+199%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odebolt, Iowa?

Odebolt, Iowa has about 945 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odebolt, Iowa?

The typical household in Odebolt, Iowa earns about $65,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odebolt, Iowa expensive?

In Odebolt, Iowa, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Odebolt, Iowa?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Odebolt, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odebolt, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Odebolt, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odebolt, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Odebolt, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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