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Stanwood

Iowa · 680 residents · 0.796 sq mi
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Stanwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,102. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

680
+6%since 1990
from 644 in 1990
1990 – 2025
854 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 809 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+5%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5035546046547051990201020202024Stanwood
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,102
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,561
+42%since 1990
from $11,623 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
20.8% rent
1.8
+33%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(638)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(665)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.5%(10)
1
−35%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−26%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanwood, Iowa?

Stanwood, Iowa has about 680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanwood, Iowa earns about $37,102 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Stanwood, Iowa?

About 16.0% 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 7.4% of people in Stanwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanwood, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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