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Oto

Iowa · 72 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−50%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+32%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58821061291531990201020202024Oto
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,207
+108%since 2000
from $9,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,200
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(5)
Diversity Score
7
+297%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oto, Iowa?

Oto, Iowa has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oto, Iowa expensive?

In Oto, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Oto, Iowa?

About 10.5% 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 31.6% of people in Oto, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oto, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oto, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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