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Iowa · 346 residents (2025 est.) · 0.438 sq mi
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Ryan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 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 $155,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
−16%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+18%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:346 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3313593874144421990201020202024Ryan
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,270
+142%since 2000
from $14,576 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+15%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(21)
Diversity Score14.3%(49)
Diversity Score
14
+681%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ryan, Iowa?

Ryan, Iowa has about 346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ryan, Iowa?

The typical household in Ryan, Iowa earns about $60,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ryan, Iowa expensive?

In Ryan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $155,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Ryan, Iowa?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ryan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ryan, Iowa?

About 6.8% of people in Ryan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ryan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ryan, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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