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Rowan

Iowa · 123 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 $43,750. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
−44%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+28%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141421711992281990201020202024Rowan
2024186
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,520
+72%since 2000
from $13,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$633
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−33%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(36)
Diversity Score
29
+75%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rowan, Iowa?

Rowan, Iowa has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rowan, Iowa?

The typical household in Rowan, Iowa earns about $43,750 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 $29,100, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Rowan, Iowa?

About 7.2% 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 26.0% of people in Rowan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rowan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rowan, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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