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Sexton

Iowa · 37 residents · 2.202 sq mi
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Sexton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,223. Population has fallen 70% since 2011, a loss of 88 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−70%vs 2011
vs 125 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−70%vs 2011
vs 57 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.3
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 56.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,223
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,650 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2013
Per capita income
$24,318
+28%vs 2011
vs $19,023 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.064
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.064 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing42.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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

Owner-occupied
35.3%
−11.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian40.8%(51)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.4%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
Female
51.9%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.4% in 2011
Foreign born
20.8%
−20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sexton, Iowa?

Sexton, Iowa has about 37 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sexton, Iowa?

The typical household in Sexton, Iowa earns about $50,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sexton, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sexton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sexton, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Sexton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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