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Rhodes

Iowa · 271 residents · 1.014 sq mi
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Rhodes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,344. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% 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 $78,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
271
−8%since 2000
from 294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+28%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2232472712943181990201020202024Rhodes
2024265
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,344
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,647
+38%since 2000
from $16,376 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing13.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(239)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(23)
Diversity Score35.6%(96)
Diversity Score
36
+1991%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rhodes, Iowa?

Rhodes, Iowa has about 271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rhodes, Iowa?

The typical household in Rhodes, Iowa earns about $47,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rhodes, Iowa expensive?

In Rhodes, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Rhodes, Iowa?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rhodes, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rhodes, Iowa?

About 8.9% of people in Rhodes, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rhodes, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rhodes, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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