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South English

Iowa · 202 residents · 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 $34,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,800. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−5%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1361812262703151990201020202024South English
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,620
+13%since 2000
from $21,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(178)
Black2.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(12)
Diversity Score31.3%(63)
Diversity Score
31
+1232%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South English, Iowa?

South English, Iowa has about 202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South English, Iowa earns about $34,500 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 $57,800, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in South English, Iowa?

About 16.0% 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 22.0% of people in South English, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has South English, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, South English, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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