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South English

Iowa · 197 residents (2025 est.) · 0.314 sq mi
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South English has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,016. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
+22%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−7%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:197 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1361812262703151990201020202024South English
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,016
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,440
+12%since 2000
from $21,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−8%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(200)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(31)
Diversity Score48%(125)
Diversity Score
48
+1945%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South English, Iowa?

South English, Iowa has about 260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South English, Iowa?

The typical household in South English, Iowa earns about $51,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South English, Iowa expensive?

In South English, Iowa, the median home is worth about $97,000.

How educated are people in South English, Iowa?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in South English, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South English, Iowa?

About 13.8% of people in South English, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has South English, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, South English, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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