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Stanley

Iowa · 125 residents · 0.203 sq mi
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Stanley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−2%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+2%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
61851101341581990201020202024Stanley
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,740
+84%since 2000
from $9,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information39%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−50.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.1
+68%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(112)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(3)
Diversity Score12.9%(16)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% 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
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.1%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Iowa?

Stanley, Iowa has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanley, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanley, Iowa earns about $47,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanley, Iowa expensive?

In Stanley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $52,000.

How educated are people in Stanley, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 18.8% of people in Stanley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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