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Runnells

Iowa · 461 residents (2025 est.) · 0.414 sq mi
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Runnells is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,500. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
440
+25%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,063 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:461 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3053814585346111990201020202024Runnells
2024440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,193
+133%since 2000
from $17,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+52.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
+16%since 2010
from 0.263 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,600
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score28.1%(124)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnells, Iowa?

Runnells, Iowa has about 440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Runnells, Iowa?

The typical household in Runnells, Iowa earns about $101,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Runnells, Iowa expensive?

In Runnells, Iowa, the median home is worth about $231,600, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Runnells, Iowa?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Runnells, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Runnells, Iowa?

About 8.0% of people in Runnells, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Runnells, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Runnells, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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