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Rake

Iowa · 224 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Rake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% 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

224
−1%vs 2000
vs 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
296 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.7
+26%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
50981471952431990201020202024Rake
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,386
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,180
−42%vs 2000
vs $15,816 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $17,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$175
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
89.1%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
10.9% rent
0.9
+22%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(42)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.0%
−15.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 15.4 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 Rake, Iowa?

Rake, Iowa has about 224 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rake, Iowa?

The typical household in Rake, Iowa earns about $17,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rake, Iowa expensive?

In Rake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.

How educated are people in Rake, Iowa?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rake, Iowa?

About 9.4% of people in Rake, 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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