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Renwick

Iowa · 242 residents · 1.002 sq mi
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Renwick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−21%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182452722993261990201020202024Renwick
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,097
+19%since 2000
from $18,609 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$322
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(235)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+214%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renwick, Iowa?

Renwick, Iowa has about 242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Renwick, Iowa?

The typical household in Renwick, Iowa earns about $29,250 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 $38,800, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Renwick, Iowa?

About 13.9% 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 5.5% 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 30 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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