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Owasa

Iowa · 43 residents · 0.563 sq mi
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Owasa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
+13%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+10%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3183246611990201020202024Owasa
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$101,791
+497%since 2000
from $17,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+112%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(39)
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
18.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owasa, Iowa?

Owasa, Iowa has about 43 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owasa, Iowa?

The typical household in Owasa, Iowa earns about $31,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owasa, Iowa expensive?

In Owasa, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Owasa, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 0.0% 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 20 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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