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Quimby

Iowa · 249 residents · 0.407 sq mi
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Quimby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,700. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−32%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
612 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+42%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2342793233674121990201020202024Quimby
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,242
+102%since 2000
from $13,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
10.0% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(18)
Diversity Score
7
+74%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quimby, Iowa?

Quimby, Iowa has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quimby, Iowa?

The typical household in Quimby, Iowa earns about $54,063 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 $39,700, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Quimby, Iowa?

About 9.9% 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 7.9% 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 76 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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