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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Promise City

Iowa · 138 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Promise City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,861. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,100. The poverty rate of 42.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

138
+31%vs 2000
vs 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
750 / sq mi
+31%vs 2000
vs 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−18%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
631081542002451990201020202024Promise City
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,861
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,733
−37%vs 2000
vs $10,637 in 2000
US average: $14,340
42.9%
+23.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
72.2%
−15.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
1.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
41.7%
−29.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Promise City, Iowa?

Promise City, Iowa has about 138 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Promise City, Iowa?

The typical household in Promise City, Iowa earns about $14,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Promise City, Iowa expensive?

In Promise City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $18,100, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Promise City, Iowa?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Promise City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Promise City, Iowa?

About 42.9% of people in Promise City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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