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State Center

Iowa · 1,349 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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State Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,766. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,349
+8%since 1990
from 1,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,352 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,255 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
−9%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024State Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,766
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,744
+45%since 1990
from $12,238 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
27.9% rent
2.1
+32%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score2.4%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.8%(64)
5
+100%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.0 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 State Center, Iowa?

State Center, Iowa has about 1,349 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in State Center, Iowa?

The typical household in State Center, Iowa earns about $35,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is State Center, Iowa expensive?

In State Center, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in State Center, Iowa?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in State Center, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in State Center, Iowa?

About 8.7% of people in State Center, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has State Center, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, State Center, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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