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Rudd

Iowa · 369 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Rudd has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,500. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−14%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+14%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3374004635265891990201020202024Rudd
2024481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,585
+37%since 2000
from $17,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(43)
Diversity Score
12
+239%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rudd, Iowa?

Rudd, Iowa has about 369 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rudd, Iowa?

The typical household in Rudd, Iowa earns about $56,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rudd, Iowa expensive?

In Rudd, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Rudd, Iowa?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rudd, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rudd, Iowa?

About 4.6% of people in Rudd, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rudd, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rudd, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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