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Raymond

Iowa · 759 residents · 1.635 sq mi
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Raymond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
+41%since 2000
from 537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+18%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5016097188279351990201020202024Raymond
2024899
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,867
+35%since 2000
from $22,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(709)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(10)
Diversity Score12.7%(97)
Diversity Score
13
+207%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+113%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymond, Iowa?

Raymond, Iowa has about 759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymond, Iowa?

The typical household in Raymond, Iowa earns about $63,750 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 $177,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Raymond, Iowa?

About 20.9% 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 3.9% 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 134 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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