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Iowa · 51 residents (2025 est.) · 0.56 sq mi
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Plover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−53%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.3
+41%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
335271901091990201020202024Plover
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,306 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,444
+80%since 2000
from $15,241 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.194
−45%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(1)
Diversity Score5.4%(2)
Diversity Score
5
+106%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+24.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+33.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plover, Iowa?

Plover, Iowa has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plover, Iowa?

The typical household in Plover, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Plover, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Plover, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plover, Iowa?

About 17.8% of people in Plover, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plover, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Plover, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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