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Tama

Iowa · 2,731 residents · 2.971 sq mi
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Tama has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,731
+1%since 1990
from 2,697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
919 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 908 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+9%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tama
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,531
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,676
+67%since 1990
from $9,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
70.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
29.8% rent
1.7
+5%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,500)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian2.1%(57)
Diversity Score18.1%(489)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,294)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(263)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score24.6%(673)
25
+36%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tama, Iowa?

Tama, Iowa has about 2,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tama, Iowa?

The typical household in Tama, Iowa earns about $35,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tama, Iowa expensive?

In Tama, Iowa, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Tama, Iowa?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tama, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tama, Iowa?

About 12.3% of people in Tama, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tama, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Tama, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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