CITY · 2020 ACS
Ottosen
Iowa · 40 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
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Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202431
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.3%
Finance & insurance33.3%
Professional, scientific, technical33.3%
Other services33.3%
Public administration33.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(5)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ottosen, Iowa?
Ottosen, Iowa has about 40 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Ottosen, Iowa?
About 7.1% 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 30 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.
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