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Onslow

Iowa · 201 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 $35,078. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,800. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−10%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1712112522923331990201020202024Onslow
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,078
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,510
+55%since 2000
from $11,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(165)
Black5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.6%(41)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−12%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Onslow, Iowa?

Onslow, Iowa has about 201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Onslow, Iowa?

The typical household in Onslow, Iowa earns about $35,078 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Onslow, Iowa?

About 4.6% 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 36.0% of people in Onslow, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Onslow, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Onslow, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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