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Saylorville

Iowa · 3,584 residents · 6.788 sq mi
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Saylorville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $199,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,584
+11%since 2000
from 3,238 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
528 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+13%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Saylorville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,603
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,197 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,674
+20%since 2000
from $28,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration22.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,615
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,108)
Black1.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,321)
Black1.1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(79)
Asian1%(35)
Other5.1%(182)
Diversity Score21.4%(769)
Diversity Score
21
+171%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saylorville, Iowa?

Saylorville, Iowa has about 3,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saylorville, Iowa?

The typical household in Saylorville, Iowa earns about $68,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saylorville, Iowa expensive?

In Saylorville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $199,000, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

How educated are people in Saylorville, Iowa?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saylorville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saylorville, Iowa?

About 7.8% of people in Saylorville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saylorville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Saylorville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 976 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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