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Ralston

Iowa · 98 residents · 1.971 sq mi
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Ralston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

98
−7%since 1990
from 105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+38%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5476981201421990201020202024Ralston
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,746
+82%since 1990
from $8,650 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.9%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
23.1% rent
0.9
+37%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralston, Iowa?

Ralston, Iowa has about 98 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ralston, Iowa?

The typical household in Ralston, Iowa earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ralston, Iowa expensive?

In Ralston, Iowa, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Ralston, Iowa?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ralston, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralston, Iowa?

About 0.9% of people in Ralston, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ralston, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ralston, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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