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Ogden

Iowa · 2,044 residents · 1.368 sq mi
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Ogden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,044
+1%since 2000
from 2,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,494 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ogden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,324
+24%since 2000
from $19,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,997)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,002)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(33)
Diversity Score6.7%(136)
Diversity Score
7
+186%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ogden, Iowa?

Ogden, Iowa has about 2,044 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ogden, Iowa?

The typical household in Ogden, Iowa earns about $55,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ogden, Iowa expensive?

In Ogden, Iowa, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Ogden, Iowa?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ogden, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ogden, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Ogden, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ogden, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ogden, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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