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Rodney

Iowa · 45 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Rodney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−39%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.8
+72%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
335170881061990201020202024Rodney
202439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,588
+22%since 2000
from $15,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services42.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration42.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance28.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical28.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
7.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.6%(11)
Diversity Score40.7%(18)
Diversity Score
41
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 32.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodney, Iowa?

Rodney, Iowa has about 45 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodney, Iowa?

The typical household in Rodney, Iowa earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rodney, Iowa?

About 15.9% 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 3.1% 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 33 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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