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Rossie

Iowa · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 0.144 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
+52%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+64%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27456279971990201020202024Rossie
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,563
+138%since 2000
from $13,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+2%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food28.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$775
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.7%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score16%(14)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% 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

Average commute
13.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2011
from 89.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% 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 Rossie, Iowa?

Rossie, Iowa has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rossie, Iowa expensive?

In Rossie, Iowa, the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Rossie, Iowa?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rossie, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossie, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Rossie, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossie, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossie, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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