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Renwick

Iowa · 222 residents (2025 est.) · 1.002 sq mi
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Renwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,125. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,100. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−25%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
229 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+28%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:222 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182452722993261990201020202024Renwick
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,125
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,260
+89%since 2000
from $18,609 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
+1%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(20)
Diversity Score40.3%(92)
Diversity Score
40
+2372%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renwick, Iowa?

Renwick, Iowa has about 229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Renwick, Iowa?

The typical household in Renwick, Iowa earns about $52,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Renwick, Iowa expensive?

In Renwick, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Renwick, Iowa?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Renwick, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Renwick, Iowa?

About 9.2% of people in Renwick, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Renwick, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Renwick, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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