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Raymond

Iowa · 788 residents · 1.635 sq mi
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Raymond is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788
+47%since 2000
from 537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5016097188279351990201020202024Raymond
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,763
+12%since 2000
from $22,201 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+45%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(761)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score8.4%(66)
Diversity Score
8
+102%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 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
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymond, Iowa?

Raymond, Iowa has about 788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymond, Iowa?

The typical household in Raymond, Iowa earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raymond, Iowa expensive?

In Raymond, Iowa, the median home is worth about $147,900, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Raymond, Iowa?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Raymond, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raymond, Iowa?

About 2.6% of people in Raymond, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raymond, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Raymond, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 163 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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