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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Onslow

Iowa · 212 residents · 0.194 sq mi
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Onslow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,688. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,200. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

212
−5%vs 2000
vs 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,093 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1712112522923331990201020202024Onslow
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,429
−21%vs 2000
vs $11,916 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,200
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $438 in 2000
US average: $450
82.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
1.0
−50%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
5
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.7%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Onslow, Iowa?

Onslow, Iowa has about 212 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Onslow, Iowa?

The typical household in Onslow, Iowa earns about $19,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onslow, Iowa expensive?

In Onslow, Iowa, the median home is worth about $19,200, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Onslow, Iowa?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Onslow, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onslow, Iowa?

About 20.5% of people in Onslow, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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