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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Salix

Iowa · 373 residents · 1.698 sq mi
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Salix has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
373
+1%vs 2000
vs 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773313864404941990201020202024Salix
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,773
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,396 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,485
−18%vs 2000
vs $15,242 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.1%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,700
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$306
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−29%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.8%
−13.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+92%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salix, Iowa?

Salix, Iowa has about 373 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Salix, Iowa?

The typical household in Salix, Iowa earns about $19,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salix, Iowa expensive?

In Salix, Iowa, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Salix, Iowa?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Salix, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salix, Iowa?

About 16.1% of people in Salix, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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