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Sperry

Iowa · 73 residents · 2.237 sq mi
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Sperry has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,050. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 20 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−22%since 2023
from 93 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 42 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+1%since 2023
from 49.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
68839911412920202024Sperry
202473
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,050
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,873
+2%since 2023
from $66,573 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
−8%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance51.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical51.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
90.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
Female
35.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
41.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sperry, Iowa?

Sperry, Iowa has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sperry, Iowa?

The typical household in Sperry, Iowa earns about $67,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sperry, Iowa?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sperry, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sperry, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Sperry, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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