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Stockton

Iowa · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 0.109 sq mi
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Stockton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,000. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−7%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,560 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+35%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1081662252833421990201020202024Stockton
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,065
+106%since 2000
from $17,003 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+45%since 2010
from 0.286 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score11.3%(19)
Diversity Score
11
+42%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stockton, Iowa?

Stockton, Iowa has about 170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stockton, Iowa?

The typical household in Stockton, Iowa earns about $49,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stockton, Iowa expensive?

In Stockton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Stockton, Iowa?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stockton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stockton, Iowa?

About 12.9% of people in Stockton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stockton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stockton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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