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Ottosen

Iowa · 55 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Ottosen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $43,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 172%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+19%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21344861751990201020202024Ottosen
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,128
+68%since 2000
from $15,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,000
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−65.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.5%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+223%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(5)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% 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
9.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottosen, Iowa?

Ottosen, Iowa has about 55 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ottosen, Iowa?

The typical household in Ottosen, Iowa earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottosen, Iowa expensive?

In Ottosen, Iowa, the median home is worth about $43,000.

How educated are people in Ottosen, Iowa?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ottosen, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottosen, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Ottosen, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ottosen, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottosen, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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