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Oyens

Iowa · 92 residents · 0.113 sq mi
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Oyens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,563. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92
−30%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+35%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5979991191391990201020202024Oyens
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,563
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,092
+95%since 2000
from $17,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+57.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services25.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration25.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+43%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(12)
Diversity Score
13
+80%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+105%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
89.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 89.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oyens, Iowa?

Oyens, Iowa has about 92 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oyens, Iowa?

The typical household in Oyens, Iowa earns about $96,563 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 $158,900.

How educated are people in Oyens, Iowa?

About 6.9% 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 19 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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