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Owasa

Iowa · 30 residents (2025 est.) · 0.563 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25
−34%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+111%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3183246611990201020202024Owasa
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$69,456
+307%since 2000
from $17,047 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−27%since 2010
from 0.601 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.8%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+57.1 ptssince 2017
from 30.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owasa, Iowa?

Owasa, Iowa has about 25 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Owasa, Iowa?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Owasa, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owasa, Iowa?

About 4.0% of people in Owasa, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owasa, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Owasa, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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