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Ryan

Iowa · 361 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Ryan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
361
−12%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3313593874144421990201020202024Ryan
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,106
+38%since 2000
from $14,576 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(6)
Diversity Score4.2%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+129%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ryan, Iowa?

Ryan, Iowa has about 361 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ryan, Iowa?

The typical household in Ryan, Iowa earns about $53,125 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 $100,700, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Ryan, Iowa?

About 5.8% 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 14.4% 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 50 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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