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Scarville

Iowa · 72 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Scarville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,393. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
72
−26%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
295 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+15%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5071921121331990201020202024Scarville
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,393
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$22,692
+20%since 2000
from $18,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41%
US avg: 10.9%
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−56.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+18%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other3.6%(3)
Diversity Score11.7%(8)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarville, Iowa?

Scarville, Iowa has about 72 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scarville, Iowa?

The typical household in Scarville, Iowa earns about $43,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scarville, Iowa expensive?

In Scarville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $33,800.

How educated are people in Scarville, Iowa?

About 16.4% 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 4.7% 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 13 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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