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Sun Valley Lake

Iowa · 187 residents · 2.052 sq mi
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Sun Valley Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,917. Population has declined 15% since 2019. Median home value is $341,500. With a median age of 66.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
187
−15%since 2019
from 220 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 107 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
66.1
−4%since 2019
from 68.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
111154198241285201020202024Sun Valley Lake
2024163
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,292 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,365
−39%since 2019
from $67,282 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $353,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
11.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−4%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Female
45.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

Sun Valley Lake, Iowa has about 187 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa earns about $72,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Sun Valley Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $341,500.

How educated are people in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley Lake, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Sun Valley Lake, 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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