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Remsen

Iowa · 1,678 residents · 1.464 sq mi
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Remsen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,688. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% 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 $140,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,678
−5%since 2000
from 1,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Remsen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,688
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,333
+74%since 2000
from $17,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,753)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,573)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(42)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.8%(47)
Diversity Score14.8%(248)
Diversity Score
15
+1391%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Remsen, Iowa?

Remsen, Iowa has about 1,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Remsen, Iowa?

The typical household in Remsen, Iowa earns about $64,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Remsen, Iowa expensive?

In Remsen, Iowa, the median home is worth about $140,300, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Remsen, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Remsen, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Remsen, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Remsen, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Remsen, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Remsen, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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