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Shambaugh

Iowa · 159 residents · 0.363 sq mi
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Shambaugh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,714. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,000. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
159
−15%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+31%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1041301571832091990201020202024Shambaugh
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,714
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,407
+48%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food16.4%
US avg: 2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+48%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(183)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
Diversity Score
6
−5%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−61.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shambaugh, Iowa?

Shambaugh, Iowa has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shambaugh, Iowa?

The typical household in Shambaugh, Iowa earns about $45,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shambaugh, Iowa expensive?

In Shambaugh, Iowa, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Shambaugh, Iowa?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shambaugh, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shambaugh, Iowa?

About 21.0% of people in Shambaugh, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shambaugh, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Shambaugh, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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