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Rodman

Iowa · 31 residents · 0.146 sq mi
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Rodman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $51,300. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−45%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+27%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12243648601990201020202024Rodman
202426
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,375
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,604
+158%since 2000
from $15,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+52.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing20%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,300
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
+36%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
86
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(5)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodman, Iowa?

Rodman, Iowa has about 31 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodman, Iowa?

The typical household in Rodman, Iowa earns about $79,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodman, Iowa expensive?

In Rodman, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,300.

How educated are people in Rodman, Iowa?

About 15.0% 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 2 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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