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Schleswig

Iowa · 882 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Schleswig has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,700. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
882
+6%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
712 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−2%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7628298969631K1990201020202024Schleswig
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,806
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,328 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,062
+40%since 2000
from $15,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+37%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(804)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(61)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score20.4%(180)
Diversity Score
20
+586%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schleswig, Iowa?

Schleswig, Iowa has about 882 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Schleswig, Iowa?

The typical household in Schleswig, Iowa earns about $36,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schleswig, Iowa expensive?

In Schleswig, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Schleswig, Iowa?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Schleswig, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schleswig, Iowa?

About 16.3% of people in Schleswig, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schleswig, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Schleswig, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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