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Rickardsville

Iowa · 182 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Rickardsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,781. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−5%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1471942422893361990201020202024Rickardsville
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,781
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,791
Unchangedsince 2000
from $22,768 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−64%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rickardsville, Iowa?

Rickardsville, Iowa has about 182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rickardsville, Iowa?

The typical household in Rickardsville, Iowa earns about $60,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rickardsville, Iowa expensive?

In Rickardsville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Rickardsville, Iowa?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rickardsville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rickardsville, Iowa?

About 9.0% of people in Rickardsville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rickardsville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rickardsville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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