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Oto

Iowa · 108 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Oto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−26%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+13%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58821061291531990201020202024Oto
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$16,148
+75%since 2000
from $9,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$292
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−49.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−39%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(10)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(25)
Diversity Score
23
+1224%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−6%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oto, Iowa?

Oto, Iowa has about 108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oto, Iowa?

The typical household in Oto, Iowa earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oto, Iowa expensive?

In Oto, Iowa, the median home is worth about $28,000, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Oto, Iowa?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oto, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oto, Iowa?

About 1.9% of people in Oto, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oto, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oto, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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