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Soldier

Iowa · 179 residents (2025 est.) · 0.31 sq mi
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Soldier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $78,300. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−36%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+24%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:179 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1131431722012311990201020202024Soldier
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,252
+137%since 2000
from $14,877 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+40%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+14%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(4)
Diversity Score7.3%(10)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldier, Iowa?

Soldier, Iowa has about 133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldier, Iowa?

The typical household in Soldier, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soldier, Iowa expensive?

In Soldier, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Soldier, Iowa?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Soldier, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soldier, Iowa?

About 15.8% of people in Soldier, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soldier, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Soldier, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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