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Plover

Iowa · 50 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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Plover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $46,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 212%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−47%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+8%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
335271901091990201020202024Plover
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,681
+9%since 2000
from $15,241 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
US avg: 2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+302%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(5)
Diversity Score
10
+287%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
−7%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% 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
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plover, Iowa?

Plover, Iowa has about 50 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plover, Iowa?

The typical household in Plover, Iowa earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plover, Iowa expensive?

In Plover, Iowa, the median home is worth about $46,900.

How educated are people in Plover, Iowa?

About 1.9% 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 0.0% 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 53 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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