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Packwood

Iowa · 183 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Packwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−18%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+14%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1472543614685751990201020202024Packwood
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,352
−10%since 2000
from $17,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score2.3%(4)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+125%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Packwood, Iowa?

Packwood, Iowa has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Packwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Packwood, Iowa earns about $38,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Packwood, Iowa expensive?

In Packwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Packwood, Iowa?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Packwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Packwood, Iowa?

About 3.1% of people in Packwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Packwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Packwood, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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