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Stanwood

Iowa · 644 residents · 0.796 sq mi
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Stanwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $35,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
644
−5%vs 2000
vs 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5035546046547051990201020202024Stanwood
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,102 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,623
−30%vs 2000
vs $16,561 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$295
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−25%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(665)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(638)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
Diversity Score
2
+55%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanwood, Iowa?

Stanwood, Iowa has about 644 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanwood, Iowa earns about $26,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanwood, Iowa expensive?

In Stanwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Stanwood, Iowa?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Stanwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanwood, Iowa?

About 10.9% of people in Stanwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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