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Spillville

Iowa · 385 residents · 0.439 sq mi
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Spillville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,600. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
Unchangedsince 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2393033674314951990201020202024Spillville
2024356
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,472
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,487
+37%since 2000
from $15,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+96%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(375)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.8%(19)
Diversity Score
5
+8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.0%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spillville, Iowa?

Spillville, Iowa has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spillville, Iowa?

The typical household in Spillville, Iowa earns about $33,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spillville, Iowa expensive?

In Spillville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Spillville, Iowa?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spillville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spillville, Iowa?

About 26.9% of people in Spillville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spillville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Spillville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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