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Redding

Iowa · 63 residents (2025 est.) · 0.989 sq mi
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Redding has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−35%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.2
+42%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:63 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3165991321661990201020202024Redding
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,404
+239%since 2000
from $10,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
−8%since 2010
from 0.303 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing22.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.9%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−47.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.8%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 42.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+48.3 ptssince 2017
from 45.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redding, Iowa?

Redding, Iowa has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redding, Iowa?

The typical household in Redding, Iowa earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Redding, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Redding, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redding, Iowa?

About 7.8% of people in Redding, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redding, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Redding, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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