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Steamboat Rock

Iowa · 264 residents · 0.54 sq mi
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Steamboat Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 12% 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 $66,100. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−21%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2252552863163461990201020202024Steamboat Rock
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,808
+87%since 2000
from $13,777 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(308)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(21)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other10.4%(28)
Diversity Score30.9%(82)
Diversity Score
31
+70%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steamboat Rock, Iowa?

Steamboat Rock, Iowa has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steamboat Rock, Iowa?

The typical household in Steamboat Rock, Iowa earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steamboat Rock, Iowa expensive?

In Steamboat Rock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Steamboat Rock, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Steamboat Rock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steamboat Rock, Iowa?

About 16.9% of people in Steamboat Rock, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steamboat Rock, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Steamboat Rock, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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