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Runnells

Iowa · 457 residents · 0.414 sq mi
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Runnells is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,409. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 16% 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 $151,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
457
+30%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,104 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3053814585346111990201020202024Runnells
2024440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,409
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,178
+65%since 2000
from $17,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(408)
Black2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.7%(17)
Diversity Score20.1%(92)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnells, Iowa?

Runnells, Iowa has about 457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Runnells, Iowa?

The typical household in Runnells, Iowa earns about $83,409 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 $151,300, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Runnells, Iowa?

About 15.6% 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 127 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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