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Protivin

Iowa · 263 residents (2025 est.) · 0.44 sq mi
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Protivin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,900. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−2%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−27%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2342773203624051990201020202024Protivin
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,779 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,647
+79%since 2000
from $18,818 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+1%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(13)
Asian3.2%(10)
Other9%(28)
Diversity Score36.2%(113)
Diversity Score
36
+4501%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Protivin, Iowa?

Protivin, Iowa has about 312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Protivin, Iowa?

The typical household in Protivin, Iowa earns about $71,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Protivin, Iowa expensive?

In Protivin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $116,900, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Protivin, Iowa?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Protivin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Protivin, Iowa?

About 2.2% of people in Protivin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Protivin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Protivin, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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