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Stanley

Iowa · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 0.203 sq mi
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Stanley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,500. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−46%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+50%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
61851101341581990201020202024Stanley
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,828
+241%since 2000
from $9,631 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+32%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(51)
Black5.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(2)
Diversity Score52.4%(36)
Diversity Score
52
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Iowa?

Stanley, Iowa has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanley, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanley, Iowa earns about $70,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Stanley, Iowa?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, Iowa?

About 7.2% of people in Stanley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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