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Plano

Iowa · 59 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Plano has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,000. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
+2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+2%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35486275891990201020202024Plano
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,244
−14%since 2000
from $22,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(51)
Black1.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(3)
Asian5.1%(3)
Other20.4%(12)
Diversity Score54.5%(32)
Diversity Score
55
+1143%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+128%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% 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
9.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plano, Iowa?

Plano, Iowa has about 59 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plano, Iowa?

The typical household in Plano, Iowa earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plano, Iowa expensive?

In Plano, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,000.

How educated are people in Plano, Iowa?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Plano, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plano, Iowa?

About 9.3% of people in Plano, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plano, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Plano, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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