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Sloan

Iowa · 1,042 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Sloan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,042
+1%since 2000
from 1,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,803 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8519501K1K1K1990201020202024Sloan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,417
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,998
+85%since 2000
from $17,310 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(998)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(956)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score10.7%(111)
Diversity Score
11
+235%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sloan, Iowa?

Sloan, Iowa has about 1,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sloan, Iowa?

The typical household in Sloan, Iowa earns about $70,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sloan, Iowa expensive?

In Sloan, Iowa, the median home is worth about $146,100, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Sloan, Iowa?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sloan, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sloan, Iowa?

About 3.6% of people in Sloan, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sloan, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sloan, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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