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Popejoy

Iowa · 77 residents · 0.752 sq mi
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Popejoy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,900. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−1%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
−21%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3963881131371990201020202024Popejoy
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,979
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,855
−6%since 2000
from $13,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+116%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(10)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+240%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−60.8 ptssince 2011
from 90.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Popejoy, Iowa?

Popejoy, Iowa has about 77 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Popejoy, Iowa?

The typical household in Popejoy, Iowa earns about $31,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Popejoy, Iowa expensive?

In Popejoy, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,900.

How educated are people in Popejoy, Iowa?

About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Popejoy, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Popejoy, Iowa?

About 15.1% of people in Popejoy, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Popejoy, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Popejoy, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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