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Okoboji

Iowa · 807 residents · 1.757 sq mi
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Okoboji has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $268,200. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
−2%since 2000
from 820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.2
+12%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6297228159071,0001990201020202024Okoboji
2024969
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,926
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,208
+44%since 2000
from $29,297 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
59.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+76%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(807)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(780)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(56)
Diversity Score
7
+227%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okoboji, Iowa?

Okoboji, Iowa has about 807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okoboji, Iowa?

The typical household in Okoboji, Iowa earns about $49,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okoboji, Iowa expensive?

In Okoboji, Iowa, the median home is worth about $268,200, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Okoboji, Iowa?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Okoboji, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okoboji, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Okoboji, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okoboji, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Okoboji, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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