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Sumner

Iowa · 2,022 residents (2025 est.) · 2.458 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,106
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
857 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,022 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sumner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,854
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,772
+98%since 2000
from $18,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+35%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,072)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,028)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(43)
Diversity Score9%(190)
Diversity Score
9
+183%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Iowa?

Sumner, Iowa has about 2,106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Iowa?

The typical household in Sumner, Iowa earns about $58,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner, Iowa expensive?

In Sumner, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner, Iowa?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner, Iowa?

About 13.6% of people in Sumner, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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