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Rickardsville

Iowa · 202 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Rickardsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
+6%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1471942422893361990201020202024Rickardsville
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,124
+37%since 2000
from $22,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−83%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rickardsville, Iowa?

Rickardsville, Iowa has about 202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rickardsville, Iowa?

The typical household in Rickardsville, Iowa earns about $81,250 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 $187,500.

How educated are people in Rickardsville, Iowa?

About 14.7% 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 3.3% 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 30 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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