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Stanhope

Iowa · 364 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Stanhope has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,375. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−25%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+18%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3483954424895361990201020202024Stanhope
2024509
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,375
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,328
+47%since 2000
from $18,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(330)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(17)
Diversity Score26.9%(98)
Diversity Score
27
+959%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+156%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanhope, Iowa?

Stanhope, Iowa has about 364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanhope, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanhope, Iowa earns about $53,375 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Stanhope, Iowa?

About 12.2% 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 16.3% of people in Stanhope, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanhope, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanhope, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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