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Rake

Iowa · 225 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Rake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $17,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−1%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+3%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
50981471952431990201020202024Rake
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,210
+21%since 2000
from $15,816 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.180
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing32%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−55.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.5%(89)
Diversity Score
39
+113%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
Female
30.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rake, Iowa?

Rake, Iowa has about 225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rake, Iowa?

The typical household in Rake, Iowa earns about $40,000 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 $17,500.

How educated are people in Rake, Iowa?

About 16.2% 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 0.0% of people in Rake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rake, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rake, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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