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Iowa · 43 residents (2025 est.) · 0.152 sq mi
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Rodney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $170,800. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 410%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39
−47%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
257 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.5
+86%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
335170881061990201020202024Rodney
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,026
+97%since 2000
from $15,254 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+97%since 2010
from 0.243 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services60%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration60%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+410%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+373%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.8%(12)
Diversity Score53.3%(21)
Diversity Score
53
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 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
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2017
from 31.0% 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 Rodney, Iowa?

Rodney, Iowa has about 39 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodney, Iowa?

The typical household in Rodney, Iowa earns about $51,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodney, Iowa expensive?

In Rodney, Iowa, the median home is worth about $170,800.

How educated are people in Rodney, Iowa?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rodney, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodney, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Rodney, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodney, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodney, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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