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Radcliffe

Iowa · 540 residents (2025 est.) · 0.997 sq mi
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Radcliffe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
657
+8%since 2000
from 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:540 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5095495906306711990201020202024Radcliffe
2024657
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,286
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,956
+92%since 2000
from $18,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+5%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(48)
Diversity Score28.3%(186)
Diversity Score
28
+163%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+137%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Radcliffe, Iowa?

Radcliffe, Iowa has about 657 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Radcliffe, Iowa?

The typical household in Radcliffe, Iowa earns about $69,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Radcliffe, Iowa expensive?

In Radcliffe, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Radcliffe, Iowa?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Radcliffe, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Radcliffe, Iowa?

About 7.9% of people in Radcliffe, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Radcliffe, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Radcliffe, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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