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Searsboro

Iowa · 129 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Searsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−17%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
286 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+25%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981311641972301990201020202024Searsboro
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,592
+55%since 2000
from $11,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(5)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+137%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searsboro, Iowa?

Searsboro, Iowa has about 129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searsboro, Iowa?

The typical household in Searsboro, Iowa earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searsboro, Iowa expensive?

In Searsboro, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Searsboro, Iowa?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Searsboro, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searsboro, Iowa?

About 11.9% of people in Searsboro, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searsboro, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Searsboro, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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