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Storm Lake

Iowa · 10,076 residents · 5.427 sq mi
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Storm Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,270. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $70,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,076
+15%since 1990
from 8,769 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,616 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.7
+1%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Storm Lake
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,270
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,755 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,150
+35%since 1990
from $11,229 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(8,351)
Black0.4%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(80)
Asian3.8%(335)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,182)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(7,033)
Black0.4%(42)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,121)
Asian7.7%(776)
Diversity Score56.4%(5,684)
Diversity Score
56
+319%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+9%since 1990
from 9.3 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 Storm Lake, Iowa?

Storm Lake, Iowa has about 10,076 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Storm Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Storm Lake, Iowa earns about $35,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Storm Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Storm Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,300, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Storm Lake, Iowa?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Storm Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Storm Lake, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Storm Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Storm Lake, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Storm Lake, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,307 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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