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Somers

Iowa · 113 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Somers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−32%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
70961221481741990201020202024Somers
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,778
+63%since 2000
from $15,777 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(159)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−74%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somers, Iowa?

Somers, Iowa has about 113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somers, Iowa?

The typical household in Somers, Iowa earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somers, Iowa expensive?

In Somers, Iowa, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Somers, Iowa?

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

What is the poverty rate in Somers, Iowa?

About 13.6% of people in Somers, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somers, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Somers, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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