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Quimby

Iowa · 319 residents · 0.407 sq mi
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Quimby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,200. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−13%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+26%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2342793233674121990201020202024Quimby
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,525
+42%since 2000
from $13,017 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(361)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+15%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quimby, Iowa?

Quimby, Iowa has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quimby, Iowa?

The typical household in Quimby, Iowa earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quimby, Iowa expensive?

In Quimby, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Quimby, Iowa?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Quimby, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quimby, Iowa?

About 19.6% of people in Quimby, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quimby, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Quimby, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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