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Ricketts

Iowa · 109 residents · 0.248 sq mi
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Ricketts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,100. Households here earn about 58% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
109
−24%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
440 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46821181541901990201020202024Ricketts
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$18,228
+52%since 2000
from $12,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+78%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(93)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.6%(28)
Diversity Score
26
+646%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+2%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
43.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ricketts, Iowa?

Ricketts, Iowa has about 109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ricketts, Iowa?

The typical household in Ricketts, Iowa earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ricketts, Iowa expensive?

In Ricketts, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,100.

How educated are people in Ricketts, Iowa?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ricketts, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ricketts, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Ricketts, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ricketts, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ricketts, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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