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Iowa · 29 residents (2025 est.) · 0.146 sq mi
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Rodman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−54%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+51%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12243648601990201020202024Rodman
202426
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$223,685
+1358%since 2000
from $15,347 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.760
+116%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.3%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 57.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodman, Iowa?

Rodman, Iowa has about 26 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodman, Iowa?

The typical household in Rodman, Iowa earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rodman, Iowa?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rodman, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodman, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Rodman, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodman, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodman, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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