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Pisgah

Iowa · 251 residents · 0.5 sq mi
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Pisgah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
251
−21%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+6%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752142522903291990201020202024Pisgah
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,390
+40%since 2000
from $13,837 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(20)
Diversity Score
8
+234%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% 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
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pisgah, Iowa?

Pisgah, Iowa has about 251 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pisgah, Iowa?

The typical household in Pisgah, Iowa earns about $37,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pisgah, Iowa expensive?

In Pisgah, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Pisgah, Iowa?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pisgah, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pisgah, Iowa?

About 19.8% of people in Pisgah, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pisgah, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pisgah, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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