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St. Olaf

Iowa · 108 residents · 0.241 sq mi
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St. Olaf has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
108
−21%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+23%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64961281601921990201020202024St. Olaf
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,740
+16%since 2000
from $15,284 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+16%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
38.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
60.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Olaf, Iowa?

St. Olaf, Iowa has about 108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Olaf, Iowa?

The typical household in St. Olaf, Iowa earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Olaf, Iowa expensive?

In St. Olaf, Iowa, the median home is worth about $65,000.

How educated are people in St. Olaf, Iowa?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Olaf, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Olaf, Iowa?

About 10.7% of people in St. Olaf, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Olaf, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Olaf, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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