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Stanley

Iowa · 81 residents · 0.203 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $48,300. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
−37%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+52%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61851101341581990201020202024Stanley
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,736
+146%since 2000
from $9,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
14.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(74)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(8)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, Iowa?

Stanley, Iowa has about 81 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Stanley, Iowa expensive?

In Stanley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,300.

How educated are people in Stanley, Iowa?

About 19.8% 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 4.7% 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 39 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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