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Rossie

Iowa · 49 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 9 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−16%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+37%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27456279971990201020202024Rossie
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,027
+74%since 2000
from $13,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food34.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
22.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% 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
12.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2011
from 35.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.8%
−55.0 ptssince 2011
from 89.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossie, Iowa?

Rossie, Iowa has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Rossie, Iowa?

About 3.1% 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 12.0% of people in Rossie, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossie, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossie, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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