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Scarville

Iowa · 73 residents (2025 est.) · 0.244 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−32%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:73 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5071921121331990201020202024Scarville
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,815
+57%since 2000
from $18,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+76%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
52.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scarville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score32.7%(22)
Diversity Score
33
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+31.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarville, Iowa?

Scarville, Iowa has about 66 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Scarville, Iowa?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scarville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scarville, Iowa?

About 27.3% of people in Scarville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scarville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Scarville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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