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Tabor

Iowa · 1,014 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Tabor has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,014
+2%since 2000
from 993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8389561K1K1K1990201020202024Tabor
2024877
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,801
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,096
+65%since 2000
from $16,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(981)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(945)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.6%(37)
Diversity Score15.5%(157)
Diversity Score
16
+589%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tabor, Iowa?

Tabor, Iowa has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tabor, Iowa?

The typical household in Tabor, Iowa earns about $59,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tabor, Iowa expensive?

In Tabor, Iowa, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Tabor, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tabor, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tabor, Iowa?

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

Has Tabor, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Tabor, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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