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Rossie

Iowa · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 0.14 sq mi
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Rossie is a city of 88 people in Iowa. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 50.6, about 12 years above the US median. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 30 people. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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

88
+52%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
46 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
611 / sq mi
+167%since 2009
from 229 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.6
+64%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.14 sq mi
Population, 19902024
274562799719902000201020202024Rossie
202488
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1415.9%(14)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.4%(3)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.7%(5)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5429.5%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.7%(5)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7431.8%(28)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.1%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$775
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
91.7%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
8.3% rent
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.83 people
−19%since 2010
from 2.26 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
16
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.7%(5)
Ancestry
German69.3%(61)
English17%(15)
Irish13.6%(12)
Scottish9.1%(8)
Norwegian5.7%(5)
Swedish1.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2011
from 89.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
58.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
31.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2013
from 11.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.1%(13)
Married45.9%(17)
Widowed18.9%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married16.2%(6)
Married83.8%(31)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2013
from 11.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
25.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
40.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
33.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 8 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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