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Rowan

Iowa · 218 residents · 0.521 sq mi
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Rowan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $24,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

218
+11%since 1990
from 197 in 1990
1990 – 2025
418 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 378 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
−22%since 1990
from 50.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1141421711992281990201020202024Rowan
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,077
+4%since 1990
from $12,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$24,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
$279
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
19.4% rent
1.0
+4%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.7%(36)
17
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−40%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowan, Iowa?

Rowan, Iowa has about 218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rowan, Iowa?

The typical household in Rowan, Iowa earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rowan, Iowa expensive?

In Rowan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $24,800, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Rowan, Iowa?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rowan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rowan, Iowa?

About 6.3% of people in Rowan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowan, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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