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Sully

Iowa · 881 residents · 0.582 sq mi
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Sully is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
881
−3%since 2000
from 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,514 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7418379331K1K1990201020202024Sully
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,951
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,159
+75%since 2000
from $19,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(843)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.8%(25)
Diversity Score9.1%(80)
Diversity Score
9
+1542%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sully, Iowa?

Sully, Iowa has about 881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sully, Iowa?

The typical household in Sully, Iowa earns about $72,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sully, Iowa expensive?

In Sully, Iowa, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Sully, Iowa?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sully, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sully, Iowa?

About 3.3% of people in Sully, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sully, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sully, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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