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Scarville

Iowa · 74 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Scarville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. Median home value is $39,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
74
−24%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
303 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+34%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5071921121331990201020202024Scarville
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$36,356
+92%since 2000
from $18,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food14.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.2%(22)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+248%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarville, Iowa?

Scarville, Iowa has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scarville, Iowa?

The typical household in Scarville, Iowa earns about $51,875 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 $39,200.

How educated are people in Scarville, Iowa?

About 29.2% 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 5.8% 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 11 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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