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Runnells

Iowa · 507 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Runnells is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,333. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
+44%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,225 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
−12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3053814585346111990201020202024Runnells
2024440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,333
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,722
+12%since 2000
from $17,643 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+55.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(486)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score6.7%(34)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnells, Iowa?

Runnells, Iowa has about 507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Runnells, Iowa?

The typical household in Runnells, Iowa earns about $59,333 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Runnells, Iowa?

About 8.9% 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 5.4% 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 177 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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