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Stanhope

Iowa · 488 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Stanhope has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

488
+9%since 1990
from 447 in 1990
1990 – 2025
498 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 456 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+4%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3483954424895361990201020202024Stanhope
2024509
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,272 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,592
+88%since 1990
from $9,879 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.4
+2%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
3
+53%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−25%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanhope, Iowa?

Stanhope, Iowa has about 488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanhope, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanhope, Iowa earns about $39,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanhope, Iowa expensive?

In Stanhope, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Stanhope, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stanhope, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanhope, Iowa?

About 6.1% of people in Stanhope, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanhope, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanhope, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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