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Sabula

Iowa · 576 residents · 0.494 sq mi
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Sabula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
576
−14%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3924815716607491990201020202024Sabula
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,938
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,785
+29%since 2000
from $16,901 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(569)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score5.6%(32)
Diversity Score
6
+118%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% 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
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sabula, Iowa?

Sabula, Iowa has about 576 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sabula, Iowa?

The typical household in Sabula, Iowa earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sabula, Iowa expensive?

In Sabula, Iowa, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Sabula, Iowa?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sabula, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sabula, Iowa?

About 9.3% of people in Sabula, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sabula, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sabula, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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