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State Center

Iowa · 1,468 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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State Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,468
+9%since 2000
from 1,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,471 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024State Center
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,795
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,766 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,325
+20%since 2000
from $17,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(64)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,388)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(51)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score13.8%(202)
Diversity Score
14
+189%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% 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
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$69,068+36%
Home value$127,700+31%
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STATE CENTER VS
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Home value$153,700+58%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in State Center, Iowa?

State Center, Iowa has about 1,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in State Center, Iowa earns about $50,795 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in State Center, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 10.7% 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 216 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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