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Rake

Iowa · 186 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 $37,344. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $29,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
186
−18%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+22%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50981471952431990201020202024Rake
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,344
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,873
+70%since 2000
from $15,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(159)
Black5.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.6%(53)
Diversity Score
29
+54%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rake, Iowa?

Rake, Iowa has about 186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rake, Iowa?

The typical household in Rake, Iowa earns about $37,344 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 $29,700, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Rake, Iowa?

About 20.3% 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 9.2% of people in Rake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rake, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rake, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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