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Soldier

Iowa · 184 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Soldier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,036. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% 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 $43,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
184
−11%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131431722012311990201020202024Soldier
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,036
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,737
+33%since 2000
from $14,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−7%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score3.7%(7)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldier, Iowa?

Soldier, Iowa has about 184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldier, Iowa?

The typical household in Soldier, Iowa earns about $38,036 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 $43,400, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Soldier, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 22.1% 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 21 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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