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Rudd

Iowa · 358 residents · 1.088 sq mi
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Rudd has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 73 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
−17%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−10%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3374004635265891990201020202024Rudd
2024481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,903
+68%since 2000
from $17,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(323)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(16)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score17.7%(63)
Diversity Score
18
+411%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rudd, Iowa?

Rudd, Iowa has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rudd, Iowa?

The typical household in Rudd, Iowa earns about $54,063 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 $82,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Rudd, Iowa?

About 8.9% 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 4.1% 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 70 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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