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Stout

Iowa · 191 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Stout has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% 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 $99,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−12%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+17%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491892292693091990201020202024Stout
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,699
+122%since 2000
from $12,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+5%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stout, Iowa?

Stout, Iowa has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stout, Iowa?

The typical household in Stout, Iowa earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stout, Iowa expensive?

In Stout, Iowa, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Stout, Iowa?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stout, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stout, Iowa?

About 8.4% of people in Stout, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stout, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stout, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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