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Rathbun

Iowa · 43 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 17% 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 $58,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
43
−51%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+26%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24426077951990201020202024Rathbun
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,315
+78%since 2000
from $14,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food18.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services18.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(3)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% 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
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−53.8 ptssince 2011
from 92.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rathbun, Iowa?

Rathbun, Iowa has about 43 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rathbun, Iowa?

The typical household in Rathbun, Iowa earns about $36,250 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 $58,300.

How educated are people in Rathbun, Iowa?

About 17.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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