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Paton

Iowa · 236 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Paton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
−11%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−16%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1662012362713061990201020202024Paton
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,766
+43%since 2000
from $15,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−53.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(220)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+147%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paton, Iowa?

Paton, Iowa has about 236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paton, Iowa?

The typical household in Paton, Iowa earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paton, Iowa expensive?

In Paton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Paton, Iowa?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paton, Iowa?

About 7.9% of people in Paton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Paton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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