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Oyens

Iowa · 88 residents (2025 est.) · 0.113 sq mi
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Oyens is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,625. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
−39%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+56%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:88 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5979991191391990201020202024Oyens
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,670
+149%since 2000
from $17,969 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+48.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
+48%since 2010
from 0.204 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(3)
Diversity Score14.7%(12)
Diversity Score
15
+100%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+7.3 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 89.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 2.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oyens, Iowa?

Oyens, Iowa has about 81 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oyens, Iowa?

The typical household in Oyens, Iowa earns about $100,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oyens, Iowa expensive?

In Oyens, Iowa, the median home is worth about $155,000.

How educated are people in Oyens, Iowa?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oyens, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oyens, Iowa?

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

Has Oyens, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oyens, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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