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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Story City

Iowa · 2,959 residents · 2.856 sq mi
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Story City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,460. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $56,300. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,959
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,036 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,460
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,275 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,649
−43%vs 2000
vs $20,345 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$351
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $497 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
2.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,184)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(85)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,928)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(31)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(77)
3
−1%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.0%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+80%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Story City, Iowa?

Story City, Iowa has about 2,959 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Story City, Iowa?

The typical household in Story City, Iowa earns about $24,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Story City, Iowa expensive?

In Story City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Story City, Iowa?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Story City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Story City, Iowa?

About 6.2% of people in Story City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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