CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Salix

Iowa · 363 residents · 1.698 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Sioux City metro area
Compare
The short version

Salix has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
363
−2%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773313864404941990201020202024Salix
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,396 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,892
+70%since 2000
from $15,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Salix on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian1.7%(6)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score9.2%(33)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
57.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Salix

St. Marks
Pop 320
Caryville
Pop 323
Bowers
Pop 290
Wacissa
Pop 355
Places similar to Salix
Head to head

Compare Salix to nearby cities

SALIX VS
South Sioux City
Income$68,223+42%
Home value$174,700+118%
Population14,158+4542%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALIX VS
Sioux City
Income$68,906+43%
Home value$173,600+116%
Population86,356+28213%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALIX VS
Le Mars
Income$74,701+55%
Home value$219,200+173%
Population10,760+3428%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SALIX VS
Vermillion
Income$50,456+5%
Home value$219,000+173%
Population11,720+3743%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Salix, Iowa?

Salix, Iowa has about 363 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salix, Iowa?

The typical household in Salix, Iowa earns about $48,125 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 $80,200, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Salix, Iowa?

About 11.0% 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 11.0% of people in Salix, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salix, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Salix, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Salix with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →