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Rathbun

Iowa · 89 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Rathbun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $39,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 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 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+1%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+8%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24426077951990201020202024Rathbun
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,307
+65%since 2000
from $14,749 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing18.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$39,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+14%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% 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
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rathbun, Iowa?

Rathbun, Iowa has about 89 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rathbun, Iowa?

The typical household in Rathbun, Iowa earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rathbun, Iowa expensive?

In Rathbun, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,800, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Rathbun, Iowa?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rathbun, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rathbun, Iowa?

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

Has Rathbun, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rathbun, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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